The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the extinction of gorillas in its forests.
Experts have raised concerns over the fast-depleting population of gorillas.
The population of the animals is estimated at just 300. The depletion has been attributed to persistent hunting, bush burning and other human activities.
Speaking at the launch of the Boki Gorilla Carnival and Festival and the introduction of the Miss Wildlife Queen Beauty Pageant, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, Mrs Eme Affiah, highlighted the state’s unique ecological richness.
