Innocent Onwubiko Reportedly Adopts 3 Lions From Imo State Zoo

 

This is just as the State government and the philanthropist has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) for the adoption of the three Lions which will terminate after one year.
Giving reason for the adoption, Onwubiko told journalists that he had decided to adopt the animals to support wildlife conservation in the state and Nigeria. He said he would cater for the welfare of the three Lions until the expiration of their MoU.
“I want to support Imo government to sustain the life of the Lions because to feed a Lion is very expensive.

“I am a lover of nature and this is one of the ways Onwubiko Foundation will show love to animals and promote wildlife conservation in the country”,; he said.

Onwubiko recommended the Imo authorities for approving the adoption of the wild species, admonished the government to upgrade the Owerri Zoological garden and flora and fauna park to an international general.

The General Manager of Imo Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park Mr Francis Abioye counseled Onwubiko for displaying hobby in flora and fauna upkeep.

He said “This is the primary time in the history of Imo wherein animal was adopted with the aid of man or woman.
“Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s management has advanced the reason of natural world conservation in Imo, this arrangement will help to sustain the lifespan of the Lions due to the fact they're special species referred to as West African Lion.

“When any specie of plant or animal goes into extinction or terminated from the device, the arena changes and our technology must keep them from going into extinction”, he stated.