By Jibrin Hussaini Kundum, Bauchi

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), has urged Bauchi State Government to improve working conditions for security rangers at Yankari Game Reserve.

The Bauchi State Project Manager of the society Mr. Nuru Yusuf Ahmad made the call during the 2024 World Rangers Day Celebration, at Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi.

He said considering the importance of World Rangers Day, WCS has organized barbecue and embarked on sanitation towards evacuating the refuse in the drainage systems at the reserve.

The Project Manager also appealed to visitors to avoid dumping refuse such as empty bottles, sachet water among others to improve the lives of wildlife and natural resources at the game reserve.

Mr. Nuru observed that the security rangers play a crucial role in protecting wildlife, hence the need for the state government to support them with better working conditions and resources.

Speaking with Journalists on the occasion, The General Manager Yankari Game Reserve, Muhammad Nasiru Yusuf, appreciated the Wildlife Conservation Society for the support, highlighting the importance of rangers in monitoring wildlife and patrolling the reserve.

Speaking on behalf of Rangers, Muhammad Ali Panti, appreciated the society for their support, maintaining that the rangers in Yankari Game Reserve have achieved many successes in the last decade, and are committed to maintain the tempo.

The World Rangers Day is celebrated annually on July 31st to raise awareness about the importance of rangers globally.