Nigerian emerges West Africa chair for IUCN Snake Specialist Group

Premium Times19 October 2026, 13:49 UTCNigeria

Nigerian conservationist Edem Eniang has emerged as West Africa chair of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group as the global network moves to strengthen regional coordination and snake conservation. The post Nigerian emerges West Africa chair for IUCN Snake Specialist Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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