Rivers
Andoni Declares Wild Elephants, Others Endangered Species

The Chairman, Andoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, Barrister Erastus Awortu, has declared wild elephants, hippopotamus and other forest reserves as endangered species in the area.
Awortu made the declaration at Ngo during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting with Community Development Committee (CDC) chairmen in the area.
He decried the possible extinction of the wild forest reserves due to unregulated human activities.
Awortu revealed plans to harness available tourism potentials within the area in order to boost revenue.
He said that efforts were on track for a by-law on wildlife preservation to check hunting and deforestation in the area.
“The essence for today’s meeting is to chart the way forward on how to move the council to the path of progress. We discussed ways of preserving our forest reserves, especially the wildlife.
“Last week, an elephant was sighted at the outskirts of a community, Ikuru Town within our area council, this is not the first time.
“This particular appearance calls for concern because the wild animal was clearly captured in a viral photograph by residents,” he said.
The council boss warned invaders against harming the popular and highly valued elephant for its Ivory tusk.
“We have to preserve this wildlife because they are endangered species, we must not allow our naturally-endowed rainforest to be destroyed.
“The forest and its ecological flora and fauna are a great source of wealth, and this administration will explore all these inherent potentials for our collective benefit, especially in the area of tourism and hospitality industry.
“We will be sending a bill to the Legislative Assembly of the council very soon; the bill will seek to promulgate a ban on hunting in our forest,” he said.
The council boss also tasked the CDCs on sensitization for the ongoing voters’ registration.
Responding, the CDC Chairman, Ngo Town and Chairman, Conference of CDCs in the area, Mr Clement Clement, thanked the council boss for his efforts to restore peace and development in the area.
Clement promised to collaborate with the new administration as it actualises its mandate.
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