ENDANGERED SPECIES CONTROL OF TRADE AND TRAFFIC ACT AMENDMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act to strengthen protections for threatened wildlife, update prohibited species lists, and increase penalties for illegal trafficking.

Who Does It Target?

Wildlife, conservation agencies, law enforcement, international conservation bodies, and communities.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Strengthen wildlife protection, combat illegal trafficking, and ensure compliance with international conservation obligations.

Key Features

Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency

How to Access

Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as an amendment to the Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act (Cap E9 LFN 2004). Operates alongside the NESREA Act 2007, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the CITES framework, and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Aligns with IUCN Red List criteria for endangered species classification.