PRINCE HARRY LEAVES AFRICAN PARKS BOARD AFTER CHARITY ADMITTED RANGERS COMMITTED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. (PHOTO).
Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after nearly a decade with the conservation charity, a year after the organization acknowledged that some of its rangers had committed human rights abuses. A spokesperson for Harry, 41, confirmed his departure while emphasizing that his work in African conservation will continue. “The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its Board,” the spokesperson said. “His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.” Harry first partnered with African Parks in 2016 and became president of the organization the following year. He was appointed to its board of directors in 2023. His departure comes after African Parks commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that rangers had r@ped, beaten and tortured Indigenous peo...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared towards harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil.Governor Ambode,who spoke at the National Tourism Conference held at Eko Atlantic City {EAC} in Lagos in commemoration of the World Tourism Day,said the current economic situation offered an opportunity for the country to re-order economic priorities and develop other revenue generating channels.He said the conference,which was organized by the Federal Ministry of Information,Culture and Tourism,was a necessary and strategic decision that would enhance the prospects of diversifying the revenue generation channels of the country for the developed and growth of national economy.Governor Ambode,who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule,said there are components States blessed with natural tourism sites which could be developed to harness opportunities that would generate wealth and create jobs for the people.''The potentials of this sector can only be harnessed if we create the right environment for investment to thrive.We must open up the sector through incentives,attractive policies as well as the provision of world class infrastructure,'' the Governor said.More photos below.
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