Wildlife Africa calls on Nigerian Govt to propose bills for protection of pangolins
The representative of Wildlife Africa Nigeria, Festus Iyorah has called on the Nigerian government to propose the bill that will help protect pangolins and other wildlife animals in the country.
The representative of Wildlife Africa Nigeria, Festus Iyorah has called on the Nigerian government to propose the bill that will help protect pangolins and other wildlife animals in the country.
Iyorah made this call in a statement at the World Pangolin Day 2026, noting that
despite being protected by national and international laws, such as the 2016 ban on international commercial trade as pangolins face extinction due to high demand for their scales,
Iyorah said, "These scales are used in Asia for traditional medicine, and their meats are considered a delicacy. Nigeria has become a key global exporter and a significant source of pangolin scales for Asian markets. This is associated with 55 per cent of pangolin scale seizures worldwide from 2016 to 2019".
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Speaking, the spokesperson for Wild Africa's West Africa, Dr. Mark Ofua said
Nigeria is a custodian of precious biodiversity, but the pangolins are being trafficked into extinction, appealing that this World Pangolin Day, Nigeria should make history for the right reasons.
He added that, Nigeria is a custodian of the game-changer that will cement Nigeria's commitment to conservation and secure a future for which will be the passage of the bill, this will secure a passage for these unique creatures that Nigeria is blessed with.
The report available by Special Survival Commission Pangolins states that demand for pangolin scales and meat
continues to drive exploitation across Africa despite international trade bans as he highlights the need for stronger protection, improved population monitoring, and effective engagement with
