A non-profit group, Wild Africa Fund (WAF) has called for strong laws and enforcement to protect endangered species in the country. While launching a campaign to raise awareness about the threats facing endangered species in Nigeria to mark Endangered Species Day, a yearly event to celebrate and act to protect threatened and endangered species, the group urged the National Assembly to pass the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill and Nigerians to protect endangered species. He said: “Our iconic giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs have already gone into extinction due to illegal wildlife activities. It will be disastrous for Nigeria to lose its remaining endangered animals.”These endangered species play significant roles in preserving the ecosystem. “We hope this signals a new era for Nigeria to become the regional leader in policing and prosecuting wildlife crime,” Knights said.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2023 04:45 UTC