Wildlife Conservation Society, Nigeria Program

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation is proud to be a part of the launch of the first National Elephant Action Plan (2024-2034). This plan was launched in Abuja on 13th August 2024 as part of World Elephant Day celebrations. The 10-year plan is a critical guide for the conservation of Nigeria's threatened forest and savannah elephants and their habitats. It will provide a strategic framework for the coordination of all stakeholders involved in elephant conservation and management in Nigeria. This is a joint effort with partners, including Elephant Protection Initiative, Wildlife Conservation Society, Nigeria Program Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, National Park Service of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria and the European Union amongst others. NCF Nigeria remains committed to protecting the forest elephant population across the country. #NCF #SaveElephants #WorldElephantDay2024

Protecting wildlife goes hand-in-hand with supporting the communities who live alongside them by empowering communities, improving livelihoods, and promoting sustainable practices. In Cross River and Bauchi states, WCS has supported the construction and rehabilitation of over 50 boreholes, providing access to basic and safe drinking water for over 40,000 people in over 40 communities. In addition to enhancing access to safe drinking water, WCS has supported the construction of sanitation facilities in over 40 communities and schools, providing access to safe sanitation services for over 6,000 people including over 1,000 schoolchildren. WCS is also working with over 4,000 local farmers and women’s groups in communities around protected areas to improve the sustainability of agricultural production and forest products harvesting, helping to safeguard food security, boost incomes and improve climate resiliency. European Commission European Union USAID #WorldHumanitarianDay #WCSNigeria #PeopleAndNature #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods

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Nigeria's elephant population is on the brink of extinction, but its not too late to save them. Launch of the National Elephant Action Plan offers hope for their survival. Elephant Protection Initiative WildAid Tusk National Park Service Yankari Game Reserve USAID @balarabeabbass @iziaqsalako @sharonikeazor

The chair of the Elephant Protection Initiative Leadership Council, Sharon Ikeazor,CON, and Minister of state of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, Dr Ishaq Adekunle Salako holding the National Elephant Action Plan at today’s launch event. #Nigeria #NEAP #ElephantConservation

🐘 Nigeria is home to both forest and savanna elephants - keeping our ecosystems healthy. As we approach #WorldElephantDay, we’re partnering with ALI BABA AKPOBOME to highlight their plight. 📉 Nigeria’s elephant numbers have plummeted from 1,200 - 1,500 in the early 1990s to just about 400 today, due to ivory demand, habitat loss, and agricultural expansion. 🪵 Now, Nigeria’s elephants are mostly confined to protected areas, occupying just 1% of the country's land. And often these areas are threatened by illegal logging and farm encroachment. 🏞️ Human-elephant conflict is another growing issue, adding pressure on the remaining populations. Proper management of parks and reserves is crucial. 💚 Despite these challenges, there is hope! The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill passed its second reading, aiming to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in Nigeria. Let's support these efforts and save Nigeria’s elephants! Protecting nature protects us all. #WildAfrica #ExploreAfrica #WAWildlifePSAs #WAWildlifeAmbassadors #WAxAliBaba #Nigeria #PoachingStealsFromUsAll

Cameroon’s Bouba Ndjidda National Park is a beacon of hope for #lions in Central #Africa. A team of Cameroonian rangers and biologists from the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and WCS recently placed GPS collars on seven of the big cats—part of a long-term effort to monitor against poaching and to recover Bouba Ndjidda’s wildlife to its former glory. The park is one of the only sites in Central Africa where we are seeing the early signs of recovery in the population, says WCS's Luke Hunter. “The lion is often ignored in conservation planning,” Hunter says, “because they are relatively common and easy to see in the famous, tourist-friendly national parks of East and Southern Africa. But the Northern lion is in real trouble and needs urgent conservation attention.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCBVabtR

Today is #WorldElephantDay. In Nigeria, we are thrilled to announce a new partnership agreement between the Wildlife Conservation Society, Nigeria Program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to further strengthen protection of this iconic species in Yankari Game Reserve. This grant will build on previous achievements and support ranger patrols and sustainable livelihoods.

The launch of Nigeria's first-ever National Elephant Action Plan (2024-2034) has been a success! The Elephant Protection Initiative is grateful for the continued collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, Wildlife Conservation Society, Nigeria Program, NESREA, CITES, UN Environment Programme, and Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation in conserving the surviving elephants in Nigeria. Read more about the NEAP launch: https://lnkd.in/dgSEZtdX Sharon Ikeazor Andrew Dunn MBE John Scanlon AO Hugo Jachmann Ulysse Korogone Clara Rincuni Ruth Musgrave Christina Godding Jonathan Barzdo #Nigeria #NEAP

🌍🐘 Today is a momentous day for wildlife conservation in Nigeria! We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the *National Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) 2024-2034*, a comprehensive strategy designed to protect Nigeria’s last remaining elephants. With just 300-400 elephants left in the wild, this plan is our final hope to save these magnificent creatures from extinction. The NEAP, developed with the collaboration of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation, is not just a document—it’s a lifeline for our elephants. From strengthening law enforcement against poaching to restoring elephant habitats, this plan will guide us in ensuring a future where elephants thrive in their natural environments. This is a crucial step towards conservation! Let’s rally together and make sure these gentle giants continue to roam the forests and savannas of Nigeria for generations to come. @balarabeabbas_ @usaid @usaid.nigeria @euinnigeria @tusk_org @elephantcrisisfund #SaveTheElephants #WCSNigeria #ElephantConservation #Biodiversity #NEAP2024 #WildlifeProtection #ConservationMatters #Nigeria