The National Park Service has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting endangered parrot species in the country.
The Okomu National Park is one of Nigeria’s last remaining lowland rainforest ecosystems.
Mr Goni promised more collaboration with other zoos to ensure wildlife conservation.
The week-long programme focused on training 300 families from the 10 communities on fishery and piggery businesses.
Joseph Ntui, conservator of the Cross River National Park, Akamkpa, said this during an interview at Akamkpa, Cross River.
According to him, the NPS has received donations of 11 Land Cruisers to enable its new parks to take off operations in wildlife conservation.
He highlighted the importance of tools such as drone surveillance, tracking software in boosting efficiency.
Mr Goni said, “The seven national parks provide a total area of vegetation of 20,000 square kilometres.’’
Zakari Mijinyawa, a director at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), said this while briefing journalists on Monday in Abuja.
He assured that the secretariat would initiate wildlife crime prevention initiatives.
