The House of Representatives has approved the Presidential Declaration Order 2022, by designating ten named Parks in some states of the federation with the status of National Parks.  

The Deputy Leader of the House, Peter Akpatason who moved the motion, said it is in consonance with the provisions of Section 18 of the National Park Service Act.  

Akpatason stated that President Muhammadu Buhari had communicated in writing, requesting the concurrence of the House on the ten New National Parks.  

“Also notes that in consonance with the provisions of Section 18 of the National Park Service Act, the President, communicated in writing requesting the concurrence of the House on the ten New National Parks.  

“Parks declared in the Order are:   

(i) Allawa Game Reserve, Niger State;   

(ii) Apoi Forest Reserve, Bayelsa State;  

(iii) Edumenum Reserve, Bayelsa State;  

(iv) Falgore Game Reserve Kano State;   

(v) Baturiya Wetland game Reserve, Jigawa State;   

(vi) Kampe Forest Reserve, Kwara State;  

(vii) Kogo Forest Reserve, Katsina State;   

(viii) Marhai Forest Reserve, Nasarawa State;  

(ix) Oba Hill Forest Reserve, Osun State; and   

(x) Pandam Forest Reserve, Plateau State”, the motion said.  

The Deputy Minority Leader of the house Toby Okechukwu, stressed the need to revamp and harness the existing Parks and by extension, make necessary provisions for the new parks before converting them to National parks.