Conservationists have raised concerns over the survival of Nigeria's remaining estimated 400 elephants, warning that the country's elephant population continues to face serious threats.
According to the conservationists, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and other environmental pressures are putting increasing strain on the remaining elephant populations across Nigeria.
The decline in elephant numbers has raised concerns among wildlife experts, who say urgent and coordinated conservation efforts are needed to protect the animals and preserve their natural habitats.
Elephants play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Through their movement and feeding activities, they help disperse seeds, shape vegetation and contribute to the overall balance of the environments in which they live.
Conservationists are therefore calling for stronger protection of wildlife habitats, improved enforcement against illegal hunting and greater community involvement in conservation programmes.
They also emphasise the importance of educating communities living near elephant habitats about safe and sustainable ways of managing human-wildlife interactions.
The warning comes amid broader concerns about the decline of wildlife populations across Africa, with habitat destruction and human activities placing increasing pressure on endangered and vulnerable species.
Conservationists say protecting Nigeria's remaining elephants will require sustained government action, adequate funding, scientific monitoring and cooperation between local communities, conservation organisations and security agencies.
They stressed that without urgent intervention, Nigeria could face further losses to a population that has already declined dramatically over the years.
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