Female Rangers of Cross River National Park have joined their counterparts across the world to mark the 2026 World Female Ranger Week (WFRW), with activities beginning in Akamkpa, Cross River State.
The 2026 celebration is themed “When Women Rise, Communities and Ecosystems Rise,” highlighting the critical role women play in conservation, environmental protection and community development.
The week-long event commenced with a road walk around Akamkpa town and back to the park office. The exercise featured the participation of the park’s female rangers alongside “Captain,” the female canine ranger, drawing attention to the growing contributions of women in conservation and wildlife protection.
Addressing the female rangers during the kickoff, the Conservator of Parks, CP Joseph Assam Ntui, commended them for their resilience, discipline and coordination. He noted that World Female Ranger Week has come to stay and stressed that conservation efforts cannot be complete without the active involvement of female rangers.
According to him, supporting and encouraging female rangers is a direct investment in biodiversity conservation and the protection of natural ecosystems.
He charged the rangers to sustain the same level of commitment and energy displayed during the road walk in their various units, urging them to continue making meaningful contributions to conservation work within the park and beyond.
Following the road walk, the female rangers reconvened at the Cross River National Park multipurpose hall for a session centered on the day’s theme, “Protectors of the Planet.” Lead speakers, CPI Doris Enya and CPR Imelda Enyam, delivered presentations on the topic, emphasizing the role of women as frontline defenders of nature and environmental sustainability.
World Female Ranger Week is celebrated globally to recognize the dedication, courage and achievements of women working in ranger services and protected area management.
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