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OKOMU National PARK, Udo (2026)

01/07/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP) NIGERIA ROUNDS UP WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK (WFRW), 2023.

At last, the Female Rangers of ONP pulled it to the end of the weeklong event. They testified of the refreshing moments shared together @ the round table.

We the Female Rangers of ONP are indeed grateful to Conservator General of the National Park Service, Nigeria, Dr. I. M Goni and his management team for granting us the opportunity to participate in the 2023 edition of World Female Ranger Week.

To the Organizer of the event, the founder of How many elephants @ World Female Ranger Week, Holly Budge, the Female Rangers of ONP deeply appreciate her efforts of coordinating Female Rangers around the world.

Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!!

30/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP) NIGERIA, ON DAY 7 OF WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK (WFRW), 2023.

DAY 7: THE FUTURE IS....

At the round table discussion on the theme, "THE FUTURE IS...", the Female Rangers of ONP bellowed that the future is "BIGGER & BETTER" for them both in the Service and the World over.

The Female Rangers summarized their day's discussion that more achievements will be recorded in the Service when both Male and Female Rangers compliment each other's role; and "TOGETHER" protect and preserve the world's biodiversity, simply because of the common saying that, "WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER".

28/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP) NIGERIA, CONTINUES WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK (WFRW) 2023.

DAY 6: IMPACT
Female Rangers @ ONP round table discussion x-rayed some of their impacts as follows:

* Becoming a Ranger has made them part of the Force that protect the world's biodiversity.

* Many have become Bread Winners of their families and property owners with other big investments.

* Young girls now admire the Female Rangers, and this is leading them to study related fields in school to enable them join the Ranger workforce.

* Parents in Communities where Female Rangers work are now eager to provide the needed supports for their daughters to become rangers.

* Also, the presence of the Female Rangers in these Communities where they work is promoting the "Girl Child Education".

* The Male Rangers now have so much value for the Female Rangers because, their work is MAKING A DIFFERENCE - "always adding a touch of excellence in all they do".

***The Female Rangers hope to create further net-breaking impacts as opportunities avail them.

27/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP), NIGERIA HITS DAY 5 OF WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK (WFRW) 2023.

Today, the 27th June, is day 5 of WFRW, 2023 with the theme: "CHALLENGES".

In their discussion on the theme, the Female Rangers of ONP shared their various challenges as follows:

* Separation from families as a result of postings to different locations where National Parks exist.

*Little or no privacy in Ranger Barracks shared with their male counterparts.

* Unsupportive carrier choice by their families.

* Managing the home front and work at the same time.

* Lack of proper health care facilities, portable water and schools for their wards, due to remoteness of the locations where some of the Parks are sited.

* Also the remoteness of some of the sites do not allow them get their choiced cusmetic and hairdo.

* They deny their faces of makeup artistry.

*Lack of Banks for some specific financial transactions.

* * *The challenges are enormous, but "PASSION DRIVES US ON" and "WE BEAT THE ODDS".

The Female Rangers are pleading with the Conservator General of the Service and his management team to consider and address some of the challenges like demarcating the Ranger Barracks to allow for little privacy.

26/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP), NIGERIA CONTINUES THE CELEBRATION OF WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK (WFRW), 2023.

DAY 4: GENDER EQUITY

Today, the 26th June, marks day 4 of the WFRW, 2023 with the theme "GENDER EQUITY".

The Female Rangers of ONP, appreciate and celebrate "FAIRNESS TO ALL" as practiced by the Management of the National Park Service, Nigeria led by the Conservator General of the Service, Dr. Ibrahim M. Goni.

25/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK (ONP), NIGERIA
WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK, 2023.

DAY 3: FEMALE EMPOWERMENT

Today, the 25th of June, being day 3 of the World Female Ranger Week, 2023, the Female Rangers of ONP, NIGERIA engaged again in a round table discussion to deliberate on the theme of the day, "FEMALE EMPOWERMENT".

From the discussion, the Female Rangers of ONP unanimously agreed that the National Park Service is empowering Female Rangers alongside their male counterparts by granting them opportunities for in-service trainings which are meant to improve on their entry status into the Service. Such trainings have enabled some Female Rangers to become certified professionals in different fields, leading to their being upgraded to Heads of Units in different Parks, and very able in delivering their schedules with a touch of professionalism.

In conclusion, the Female Rangers, while appreciating the National Park Service Management led by the Conservator General, Dr. Ibrahim M. Goni for improved gender inclusiveness in the Service, like Oliver Twist, are requesting for more leadership positions in the Service.

24/06/2023

OKOMU NATIONAL PARK,
WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK, 2023.

DAY 2: INCLUSION
The Female Rangers of Okomu National Park, Nigeria, are now involved in protecting the World's Biodiversity. They are engaged in periodic anti-poaching patrols alongside their male counterparts.

We indeed appreciate the Management of the National Park Service, Nigeria for an inclusive workforce in the Service's scheme of operation.
See Photo Story Below.

24/06/2023

*OKOMU NATIONAL PARK CELEBRATES WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK, 2023*

Female Rangers of Okomu National Park joined their counterparts yesterday, across the globe to kick start the World Female Ranger Week 2023, with the key theme, "Supporting Women, Saving Biodiversity".

The weeklong event started on the 23rd June, 2023 with the day's theme: "DIVERSITY", and featured two different activities.

*Activity 1:* After an address by the Conservator of Park, CP Lawrence E. Osaze, the Female Rangers embarked on a roadwork to create awareness on the importance of the week. The roadwork started from the Park's Head Office to Udo town and back to the office.

*Activity 2:*
A round table discussion was held by the Female Rangers for better understanding of the day's theme. At the end of the discussion, the Female Rangers saw the need to seize every given opportunity to become sound professionals in different fields.

*Please Note: Each day comes with a theme; watch out as they unfold.*

24/06/2023

*OKOMU NATIONAL PARK CELEBRATES WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK, 2023*

Female Rangers of Okomu National Park joined their counterparts yesterday, across the globe to kick start the World Female Ranger Week 2023, with the key theme, "Supporting Women, Saving Biodiversity".

The weeklong event started on the 23rd June, 2023 with the day's theme: "DIVERSITY", and featured two different activities.

*Activity 1:* After an address by the Conservator of Park, CP Lawrence E. Osaze, the Female Rangers embarked on a roadwork to create awareness on the importance of the week. The roadwork started from the Park's Head Office to Udo town and back to the office.

*Activity 2:*
A round table discussion was held by the Female Rangers for better understanding of the day's theme. At the end of the discussion, the Female Rangers saw the need to seize every given opportunity to become sound professionals in different fields.

*Please Note: Each day comes with a theme; watch out as they unfold.*

See Photo Story👇

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Two best friends playing around the white throated monkey and Maxwell Duiker.

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White throated monkey aka Zobo playing around.

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