On a series of interviews about this initiative, taken by the Foundation for the Conservation of Nigerian Rivers (FCNR), Africa Program Lead, and Earth Law Center USA- one of the leaders mentioned why this campaign is important “…Rather than the location to be a waste land, it is planned to be restored to support the community and become a tourist center earning more income for the nation, like been done in other countries. ”
Also, “Today (they said) I stand not only as an academic or a conservationist, but as a Nigerian who believes that the rivers and mountains, we fail to protect today, will become the tragedies we explain to our children tomorrow.”
Mr Dafe explained that “The “Where Rivers Are Born” initiative is a continent-wide effort aimed at: Restoring sacred headwaters and ecosystems, beginning here in Abuja with the Katampe Mountain and Waterfalls, one of Nigeria’s under-celebrated ecological treasures.
To get full details about this initiative, you can click the link: Groups Move To Revive Katampe Mountain, Waterfalls, Unveil Campaign Flag
Other materials can be found here:
FG urged to designate Katampe Hill & Waterfalls as National Park
Designate Katampe Hill & Waterfalls as National Park — Ex-Head of Service Urges FG
