NIGERIAN DELEGATION LEARNS FROM LAIKIPIA, KENYA'S LEADING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION HUBS
Updated on: Aug 08, 2024
Nigerian delegation, led by Minister of Environment Hon. Izaq Adenkule, have today visited Laikipia County for a benchmarking session focused on worldlife conservation.
This delegation aims at strengthening legislative measures against wildlife trafficking in their country.
Nigerian representatives sought guidance from Kenyan counterparts on legal frameworks, enforcement strategies, and successful case studies in wildlife conservation.
Deputy Governor H.E Reuben Kamuri facilitated discussions this morning, sharing insights that the County Government of Laikipia has adopted to aid in the enactment of the draft Nigerian Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024.
"Sharing our conservation practices with the Nigerian delegation today underscores our commitment to wildlife protection. Collaborative efforts like these pave the way for a sustainable future for our precious wildlife," said Deputy Governor Kamuri.
This meeting was organized by the Environmental Investigation Agency UK.
While speaking during the forum Hon. Izaq Adenkule, Minister of Environment, stated, "Learning from Kenya's exemplary conservation efforts in Laikipia is invaluable for Nigeria's wildlife protection initiatives. This exchange of knowledge sets the stage for stronger legislative measures against wildlife trafficking in our country."
Commitment to learning from Laikipia, a renowned conservation hub in Kenya, sparked optimism for enhanced wildlife protection measures in Nigeria.
The meeting established a vital platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, fostering a promising partnership in combating wildlife trafficking.
CO Trade and Tourism Mr. Samuel Njuki and CO Health Dr. Timothy Panga were also present.
This delegation aims at strengthening legislative measures against wildlife trafficking in their country.
Nigerian representatives sought guidance from Kenyan counterparts on legal frameworks, enforcement strategies, and successful case studies in wildlife conservation.
Deputy Governor H.E Reuben Kamuri facilitated discussions this morning, sharing insights that the County Government of Laikipia has adopted to aid in the enactment of the draft Nigerian Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024.
"Sharing our conservation practices with the Nigerian delegation today underscores our commitment to wildlife protection. Collaborative efforts like these pave the way for a sustainable future for our precious wildlife," said Deputy Governor Kamuri.
This meeting was organized by the Environmental Investigation Agency UK.
While speaking during the forum Hon. Izaq Adenkule, Minister of Environment, stated, "Learning from Kenya's exemplary conservation efforts in Laikipia is invaluable for Nigeria's wildlife protection initiatives. This exchange of knowledge sets the stage for stronger legislative measures against wildlife trafficking in our country."
Commitment to learning from Laikipia, a renowned conservation hub in Kenya, sparked optimism for enhanced wildlife protection measures in Nigeria.
The meeting established a vital platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, fostering a promising partnership in combating wildlife trafficking.
CO Trade and Tourism Mr. Samuel Njuki and CO Health Dr. Timothy Panga were also present.
