Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to eliminate malaria, recognizing it as a pressing public health challenge. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the government’s commitment in a statement on Sunday, pledging to bolster strategies aimed at achieving a malaria-free nation. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the […]
Nigeria launches 10-year National Elephant Action Plan
Nigeria has launched a 10-year National Elephant Action Plan, as the country’s elephant population suffered an 86% population decline in the last 30 years. At the launch yesterday in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, raised the alarm that Nigeria’s elephant population is severely threatened, crashing from 1,500 to about 300-400. The minister […]