(Posted 30th May 2025)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Chinedum Uwaegbulam, The Guardian, May 29, 2025 |
| The House of Representatives, yesterday, passed its third and final reading of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, awaiting the concurrence of the Senate. The historic bill, championed by the Federal Ministry of Environment and sponsored by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Terseer Ugbor, aims to tackle wildlife trafficking, protect endangered species, and ensure the country’s compliance with global conservation treaties, as well as introduce strict penalties for offenders. |
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