The Law consists of 52 sections, divided into 6 Parts, and is completed by 3 Schedules. For purposes of this Law a Chief Game Warden and other officers are appointed under section 3. A Wild Animals Preservation Advisory Committee may be appointed by the Minister under section 4. The Animals specified in the First Schedule are prohibited animals. Hunting on prohibited animals is restricted. Other specified restrictions are placed on specially protected animals specified in the Second and Third Schedule. The Ministry may declare Game Reserves pursuant to section 14. A Notice to create a game reserve shall be published in the eastern Nigeria Gazette and subsequently inquiries shall be held in accordance with sections 16to 18. Rights that may affect negatively a game reserve may be extinguished or confined pursuant to section 19. Section 22 concerns the Order to establish a game reserve. Section 28 lists acts prohibited in a game reserve. County Councils may declare areas to be game sanctuaries under section 31. Sections 35 to 38 make provisions with respect to the dealing in trophies. Section 43 allows under certain circumstances the destruction of animals for compelling reasons.
Nigeria · 1965-01-01