An initiative aimed at curbing illegal mining, poaching, habitat destruction, and addressing the impacts of climate change within Gashaka National Park in both Taraba and Adamawa states has no doubt begun to yield positive results.
This was observed yesterday when a new ranger outpost, designed to curb illegal mining, poaching, habitat destruction, climate change, among other challenges within the park, was inaugurated by the African Nature Investors (ANI).
The new outpost, which The Guardian noticed is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, is located in the northern sector of the park in Tungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
It would be recalled that about twenty-two illegal miners were recently reported dead following the collapse of a mining pit at an illegal mining site located within the area.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Executive Director of Gashaka Gumti…
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