The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Dr IBRAHIM GONI, says the Federal Government will take over 10 new parks between November and December 2023.

Dr GONI disclosed this while receiving the nine commissioners from the 10 new national parks in Abuja.

He said that the parks could be handed over to the Federal Government between November and December; so that by 2024, they would be included the national budget.

According to him, the people of the communities had expressed their willingness to support the smooth take off of the parks.

He also expressed optimism that the gesture would develop their areas and provide employment opportunities.

The Conservator-General noted that at the moment, the approved national parks are being gazetted by the Federal Ministry of Justice.