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Philanthropist Adopts 3 Lions From Imo Zoo


(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As a way of assisting government in conserving wildlife in the country, a philanthropist, Mr Innocent Onwubiko, has  formally adopted three lions from the Imo Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park, Owerri.

Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday  in Owerri shortly after signing a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the management of the park, Onwubiko, aid that he decided to adopt the animals in order to support wildlife conservation in Nigeria.

He assured the  park  management that he  will ensure that the animal  are properly taking care until the end of the MoU.

According to him, “I want to support Imo government to sustain the life of the lions because to feed  lion is very expensive.

“I am a lover of nature and this is one of the ways Onwubiko Foundation will show love to animals and promote wildlife conservation in the country,” he said.

Onwubiko,  thanked  the Governor Hope Uzodinmma led   government for approving the adoption of the lions.

He also  stressed  the need for the  state government to upgrade  the state facility to international standard.

In his remark, the General Manager of the park, Mr. Francis Abioye,  disclosed  that the adoption  followed the signing of a one-year MoU between the management and Onwubiko Foundation.

He commended Onwubiko for showing interest in wildlife preservation.

Abioye, added that:  “This is the first time in the history of Imo state that an animal is adopted by an individual.

“This arrangement will help to sustain the lifespan of the lions because they are special species, known as West African Lion.

The Manager said when any specie of plant or animal is extinct from the system, the world changes.

“So, our generation should preserve them from going into extinction” stated Abioye


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