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The Minister of State for Environment Dr. Iziak Salako, has said he now has an elephant as a member of his family as part of…

The Minister of State for Environment Dr. Iziak Salako, has said he now has an elephant as a member of his family as part of his efforts to protect the remaining 300-400 elephants in Nigeria.

Salako who spoke during the launch of the Nigeria Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) in Abuja on Tuesday, said he took the decision to adopt an orphaned elephant as his contribution to the conservation of the critically endangered species.

He said NEAP will bolster efforts to protect the country’s dwindling elephant population and preserve biodiversity.

He added, “Elephants are integral to our community and heritage,” he noted. “They support flora and fauna growth and are vital for biodiversity.”

Nigeria’s elephant population has faced severe challenges with the country losing 99 percent of its elephants to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflicts.

The minister stressed that working in partnership with the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation and Wildlife Conservation Society, the Nigerian government intends to use the newly launched NEAP to provide a strategic framework for elephant conservation.

Andrew Dunn, WCS Nigeria Country Director, who coordinated the writing of the comprehensive plan, said, “Saving Nigeria’s last elephants will require more than just funds; it will require a significant change in attitude at all levels and a paradigm shift by federal and state governments towards a realisation that human wellbeing and global health are inextricably linked to biodiversity loss and climate change.”

John Scanlon AO, the CEO of EPIF, which supported the process, said: “The situation of Nigeria’s elephants is desperate but not hopeless. This plan offers us a last chance to conserve these magnificent animals.”

Key components of the plan include enhanced law enforcement, anti-poaching measures, and the use of modern technology for monitoring and intelligence sharing. The plan also emphasizes community engagement, aiming to create a harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants.

The NEAP is a 10-year strategic plan (2024-2034) developed to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in Nigeria.

https://dailytrust.com/an-elephant-is-a-member-of-my-family-environment-minister

12th wonder of the world
Adopting a distant cousin or an orphan would make more sense

Its not even about the "Spending your money anyhow you want", its about humanity

Very good decision.

You no see beggars or homeless people to adopt. But na humans go vote for you.

Adopting a cousin or relative will be more appreciative than adopting an elephant 🐘

Well i don't blame him, shebi he's an APC member he is one of the wise ones

To adopt an elephant is more productive and dignifying than adopting another typical APC RoNu bigot into his household

He has enough imbeciles in his family as it is already, why add more?

We don't care if you adopt dragon as your son

During election, his people should remind him to tell animals to vote for him and his party.

Human beings never see food chop, you go dey adopt animal. Mugu!

Agbadorians

Do commenters above not understand the meaning of "endangered species"? You all want all facets of the country to work including tourism but don't even understand that wildlife is an integral part of it.

The frequent selective outrage of Nigerians is starting to get irritating. He can adopt the elephant and adopt a kid as well. One does not stop the other. He doesn't even need to ever see the elephant, just some monthly stipends to the elephant's feeding and management.

If the news was that someone killed an elephant while hunting, this same people will be the ones screaming "Nigerians will eat all it's fauna, what will be left for tourism"?

Pick a side and stick with it, not just get outraged when it concerns people you've chosen not to like for whatever reason. I don't have to like someone to understand if their actions are beneficial or not to the environment.

LoL

Mumu man.

Black and mentality

Ok

Wetin Musa no go c 4 gate
He needs to be deport to Thailand or India to have full family of Elephant
Alumajiri dey, e no adopt

Ok

When you have unlimited funds at your disposal you can adopt a school of whales if you want to. This is what happens when people don't know what to do with the power they've been given. They just look for the nearest cliche to adopt.

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I have said it severally that name "Salako" something strange is attached to it.

Imagine this dude many of his relatives are in need of help but he iss busy about adopting elephant.

As usual, they will not read before commenting. What kind of useless generation is this?

Why snakes and rats no dey endangered abeg,?

Elephant is too small why not adopt Lion or Tiger.He supposed to adopt suffering human being as part of his family.

Tourism can generate billions of dollars for Nigeria if we invested in it and security.

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12th wonder of the world
Adopting a distant cousin or an orphan would make more sense

Its not even about the "Spending your money anyhow you want", its about humanity

We all have different passions. If we all follow our positive Passions, be it caring for elephants or for humans, the world will be a better place.
I never expect another person to have the same interest as I do.

Wonder shall never end.





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When EFCC comes, he now has an excuse in who SWALLOWED money allocated to the ministry ........ Na tortoise remain make e become gwo gwo gwo gwo

How you take get money to feed am?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYd26SbqwE

Please sir, be feeding it from your salary ooo and don’t forget to continue with its upkeep after your tenure. I wish we could identify said elephant so that we can know that it isn’t languishing malnourished in an unkempt zoo.

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This one don chop belleful

Why he no adopt lion also, lions are also endangered in Nigeria.

From his submission, it means other people too should also take the route of adopting elephants..... So that they can be conserved.


Btw, I tot elephants eat a lot of food?