The Federal Government has been called upon to stop treating Nigerians like animals in the parks. The charge was given by the Catholic church in the country which stressed that even animals have rights to good life.

Fr. Evaristus Bassey, the Director of Church and Society of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, who conveyed the church message on Friday while briefing newsmen in Calabar to mark the World Tourism Day, decried the deplorable condition of the nation’s roads and the ongoing deforestation of  large reserves including water resources, adding that such would endanger economic growth in rural communities.

Fr. Bassey, who doubles as the Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria/JDPC, said this year’s World Tourism Day with the theme “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future,”  is  aimed at promoting a friendly environment for the well being of especially the poor in our society.

He said: “The holy father, Pope Francis and the bishops of Nigeria enjoin all to inculcate environment friendly approaches in the exploitation and use of natural water resources, forest reserves, green belts, game reserves etc to enhance economic growth for the well- being of all especially the poor in our society today and for future generations. Water always has a link with sanitation and sanitation has a link to health.

“Deforestation is causing many water sources to dry up.  Rivulets that were before now protected by a canopy of trees are now exposed to sun that quicken their dryness. Provision of good drinking sources of water enhances the well being of citizens.

“Neglected tropical diseases, many of which emerge from poor water sources are by so doing tackled as well through provision of adequate and accessible supply of potable water. Some states have good water access per population. Many states still have very poor access especially in the rural areas. We anticipate the occasion tomorrow and call on government at all levels to initiate small water schemes in rural areas.”

Calling on the Federal Government to give special attention to communities that have limited their livelihoods because their forests have been declared national parks, forests or games reserves, Bassey said: “Government should stop treating the people of these areas as if they are part of the animals in the parks, even an animal has rights.”

According to him, “since the vegetation contributes to the well-being of the planet, communities in national parks, for instance the three axis of the Cross River national park, should have their infrastructure developed as a matter of urgency.”

He decried the deplorable condition of the roads leading to Ekang and the border community with Cameroun, that passes through the Oban East axis of the Cross River National Park, saying: “It is impassable, and the people have been treated as if they were part of the flora and fauna.”

He, however, commended Governor Liyel Imoke for patching up certain sections of forest roads across the state.

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Go, tell them! The authentic few MOG we have in this country! Not lke the numerous bling bling and flamboyant smooth talking punks we have in dis country

But we are actually animals from a scientific point

I want to buy my own private jet

Impulse80: But we are actually animals from a scientific point

the main thing is that you understood the message that was passed across.

Jonathan is a Zoologist and a Fish farmer, what do you expect?

To imagine some wants Nigerians to extend the pain of a government is even more dangerous.

Well said

Myopic bunch he asks for more 4 years and will spend twice the money ASUU is asking for just to get back in power nigerian youths your fate is in your hands

Maybe Nigerians should stop behaving like animals first.

abeg we are animals jor

End tym fynz na u come know oo

GOD bless nigeria, we are gonna make it

pls lets protest

Reserved.

soulja boy tell em


e mana JESUS na su Igbo?

Nigerians are busy voting party instead of progression. Responsible people cannot be ruled by irresponsible leaders leaders are a reflection of the people!

Tell them...FG una no dey try abeg..

egift: Jonathan is a Zoologist and a Fish farmer, what do you expect?

To imagine some wants Nigerians to extend the pain of a government is even more dangerous.

come,why are you so obsessed with GEJ's profession?

i jump and pass animal farm

Impulse80: But we are actually animals from a scientific point

Yes, i know you re an animal. But that does not give your fellow animal to treat you anyhow unless if you re a clown and super animal. Fool

Funny.......And a pity as well.Our destiny lay n our own hands.......What a sober moment for us all.We are been taken for a ride.God, lay silently in wait for that moment when your wrath shall be visited upon d wicked!

The oil-producing communities are being treated like animals.
The FG should make ammends.

So on Point!

the kind of animal u are depends on d kind of treatment u have gotten from FG. Goat, pig, dog, pet dog, sheep, maluu, ant, elephant.



Pick one.

Yup we re animal but an intelligent ond

EndTimeThings: abeg we are animals jor

I wonder what CAN would say about this

Professor D.:
Myopic bunch he asks for more 4 years and will spend twice the money ASUU is asking for just to get back in power nigerian youths your faith is in your hands

Gudluck is president for the rich and nt for d poor...in the sense tht ,the first acident airport laboratory been launch in abuja it is only the middle class and the rich tht will b happy.bt for poor ntin for u frm Gudluck......for now the only thing he cn do for the poor is to meet ASUU demand and calloff the strike

Nigerians like to be treated like animals

d same ppl on nl sayin gej is tryin now d same ppl sayin 'govt una no dey try' y re u guys neithr hot nor cold?