Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziak Salako, has adopted an orphaned elephant, he says, as his contribution to protecting the country’s remaining estimated 300-400 elephants.
“Elephants,” Salako said, “are integral to our community and heritage. They support the growth of flora and fauna, are vital for biodiversity, and their presence enriches our ecosystem.”
The Nigeria Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) was launched in Abuja recently to boost efforts to protect the country’s dwindling elephant population.
According to the plan, the government hopes to save Nigeria’s remaining elephants. This will require a change in attitude at all levels and a paradigm shift by federal and state governments toward recognizing the link between human well-being, global health, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
The action plan includes enhanced law enforcement, anti-poaching measures, and modern technology for monitoring and intelligence sharing.
It also emphasizes community engagement to create a harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants.
The NEAP is a 10-year strategic plan developed to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in Nigeria. Nigeria’s elephant situation is desperate, and the plan offers a last chance to conserve these magnificent animals.
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