Skip to main content

FG Receives N75m Worth Materials To Boost Protection Of Gashaka Gumti Park



The Federal Ministry of Environment has received the donation of uniform materials, firearms and ammunition and anti-poaching patrol equipment, worth N74, 540m by Africa Nature Investors (ANI) to enhance effective protection and management of Gashaka Gumti National Park.

The donated materials include Rifle, spare magazine, ammunition, rifle cleaning kit, Bayonets, camping, First Aid, Binoculars, SMART cyber tracker device, Satellite radios among other things.

The donation is in furtherance to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding earlier signed in 2017 by the National Park Service with ANI for the provision of support to scale up conservation activities in Gashaka Gumti National Park with a view to build up the fauna and flora resources to boost ecotourism.

Receiving the donations on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed Mohmood Abubakar said, the partnership is in tandem with the present Government’s determination to develop the economy through tourism by turning Nigeria into a major destination for tourism and investment in Africa.

The minister said the role of Public-Private Partnership in conservation activities cannot be over-emphasized particularly with the deficit in infrastructural facilities, technical and financial support in the area of conservation, research and tourism activities in our conservation enclaves.

This, no doubt informed the decision for this collaboration between an Agency under my Ministry (National Park Service) and Africa Nature Investors, (ANI), he added.

He said previously, ANI has intervened in areas of renovation of a guest house in Gashaka village, fixing of the seasonal bridge on Mayokam, maintenance of Bodel – Gashaka access road, clearance of helicopter landing site at Gashaka village and provision of anti-poaching patrol vehicles among others.

In his remark, the Conservator General National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni said with the implementation of the partnership agreement and the experience so far, the service has no regret in entering into such collaboration.

“The two parties have kept to terms as provided for in the signed document. I use this opportunity to call on other conservation-related organizations world over to join hands with us to effectively protect, manage and conserve the flora and fauna that nature has endowed us with, in this part of the world,” he said.

While thanking the Board of Directors of ANI for the interventions, he expressed his desire and aspiration for more of these interventions not only to fast track tourism but to ensure sustainable use of resources and also create jobs.

 DAILY TRUST 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Taraba Governor Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Redeploys Four Commissioners

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the immediate redeployment of four Commissioners serving in the State Executive Council as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The redeployment, contained in a press release dated August 26, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, Esq., affects four ministries. Under the new arrangement, Hon. Peter George moves from the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to the Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs, while Hon. Daniel Ishaku is redeployed from Water Management and Aquatic Affairs to the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation. Also affected are Hon. Bernard Shonzen James Kassa, who moves from the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services, and Hon. Philip Habu James, who is redeployed from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu approve reconstruction of Numan-Jalingo, Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede, Mayo Selbe–Gembu roads

By Taraba Facts President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the completion of the long-abandoned Jalingo–Numan Road, rehabilitation of the Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede Road and construction of the Mayo Selbe–Gembu Road has been welcomed as a major development for Taraba State. The approval is expected to address some of the state’s long-standing road infrastructure challenges and improve connectivity between communities, commercial centres and neighbouring states. The Jalingo–Numan Road, which has remained abandoned for years, is considered a critical route for the movement of people and goods between Taraba and Adamawa states. Its completion is expected to ease transportation, reduce travel difficulties and support economic activities along the corridor. Similarly, the rehabilitation of the Mutum Biyu–Garba Chede Road and construction of the Mayo Selbe–Gembu Road are expected to improve access to rural communities and boost agricultural, tourism and commercial activities, particu...
Post a Comment
Read more

Kefas Bans Livestock Rearing in Residential Areas of Jalingo, Imposes ₦50,000 Fine

The Taraba State Government has banned the rearing of animals in residential areas and other parts of Jalingo, the state capital, as part of efforts to tackle environmental nuisance, safeguard public health, and maintain a cleaner and more orderly city. The government also warned that anyone found violating the directive will face an immediate fine of ₦50,000. Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA), Mr. Iliya Kefas, announced the ban during the state's monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Jalingo.
Post a Comment
Read more