The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for grants to support climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking and support conservation efforts.
Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the NCF, made the call in an interview in Abuja on Monday, January 27, 2025.
He emphasised the importance of securing grants rather than loans to fund climate initiatives.
“Our lives depend on the environment. It is essential for us to care for it, so it can, in turn, care for us.”
Onoja noted the challenges associated with loans, saying high interest rates place a huge burden on developing countries.
He further stressed the need for Nigeria to be accountable for the grants it receives by ensuring their proper utilisation for development.
Onoja urged greater stakeholder involvement in wildlife conservation, noting the need for awareness to curb illegal wildlife trafficking.
By Abigael Joshua