The federal government has unveiled the sculpture of an elephant crafted from crushed elephant tusks and ivory stockpiles. Speaking during the unveiling the minister of state for Environment , Dr. Iziaq Salako stated that the event was a signal of Nigeria’s zero tolerance for wild like trafficking. The minister stated that on January 9, 2024, Nigeria took a giant step by publicly destroying 2.5 tonnes of confiscated elephant tusks and ivory. He noted that the step was aimed at protecting the nation's dwindling elephant population, discouraging illegal wildlife trade and deterring illicit traffickers from using the country as a transit route.