The Federal Authorities says the decline of wildlife inhabitants is threatening the fragile steadiness of the ecosystem.
Talking throughout the commemoration of 2024 World Wildlife Day on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Surroundings, Balarabe Lawal, burdened the necessity to bridge the hole between humanity and nature.
Lawal mentioned the Ministry had been within the forefront of efforts in direction of guaranteeing the safety and conservation of Nigeria’s wealthy biodiversity of untamed fauna and flora.
The theme of the 2024 World Wildlife Day is ‘Connecting Individuals and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation’.
The minister mentioned the theme underscored the pivotal position of expertise in safeguarding Nigeria’s valuable wildlife.
“In as we speak’s quickly evolving digital panorama, technological developments provide us unprecedented alternatives to reinforce conservation efforts and forge deeper connections between humanity and the pure world.
“From cutting- edge monitoring techniques to progressive information analytics, digital instruments empowers us to raised perceive, defend and protect our wildlife.
“Collectively, allow us to double our efforts and harness the transformative energy of expertise to forge stronger connections between individuals and planet, and safeguard the irreplaceable treasures of our pure world,” he mentioned.
Earlier, the Everlasting Secretary, Ministry of Surroundings, Mahmud Kambari, mentioned it was crucial to replicate on the crucial position that wildlife performed in sustaining the fragile steadiness of the ecosystems and sustaining life on earth.
“From the majestic elephants roaming the Savannahs to the colorful chicken species adorning our skies, every creature contributes to the intricate internet of life that sustains us all.
“Nonetheless, we’re deeply conscious of the threats dealing with our wildlife comparable to wildlife commerce, poaching, habitat destruction, air pollution, local weather change amongst others.’’
He mentioned these challenges have resulted within the decline of wildlife inhabitants thereby threatening the fragile steadiness of the ecosystem.
