Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has handed over the Kampe Games Reserve to the Nigerian government to become a national park.

The governor also inaugurated a steering committee for the transfer of the reserve to the federal government.

The reserve is located in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.

Its handover followed a presidential declaration of November 2020, and the subsequent passage of a law by the National Assembly.

The governor called the development a significant step to improve the environment and advance the sustainability of natural resources.

"Today marks a crucial moment in our collective efforts. The inauguration of the steering committee is a fulfillment of the federal gover...