Which federal agency under the Federal Ministry of Environment is responsible for the administration and protection of Nigeria's national parks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. the National Park Service
- Step 1: Established under the National Park Service Act, the agency manages the conservation of biodiversity and natural heritage across designated national parks. Step 2. Headquartered in Abuja, it deploys park rangers to protect wildlife habitats. Answer: the National Park Service. Why not the others: NCF is an independent non-governmental body; FRIN conducts botanical research in Ibadan; there is no separate Federal Department of Wildlife.
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