The United States Ambassador to Nigeria
W. Stuart Symington toured the rich tropical rain forests of the
Obudu Mountains and the Drill Ranch on the Afi Mountains of Cross
River State April 22 – 23. He sought to learn more about Nigeria’s
unique natural resources.
On Monday, following the completion of
the tour, Ambassador Symington spoke to an audience of senior
government officials and environmental leaders from non-government
organizations, including Pandrillus, Ekuri Initiative, Wildlife
Conservation Society, Nigerian Conservation Foundation, and the Obudu
Conservation Center, at an event held in Calabar, to commemorate the
2017 Earth Day.
Ambassador Symington said, “Today is
a day to honor all those Nigerians, and every group, working to
secure the natural wonders of Nigeria's heritage. Since I arrived in
Nigeria I have come to appreciate deeply Nigeria’s abundant and
unique flora, fauna, and landscape. The challenge of managing the
natural beauty and diversity of Nigeria is not the test of one
generation of Nigerians, but the test of all generations. We are
working with Nigerians to support their efforts. ”
Ambassador Symington’s trip to Cross
River State is aimed at further enhancing U.S.-Nigeria partnership in
working to promote conservation efforts, tourism, and economic
development, while also raising awareness about environmental issues
facing the global community.
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