” We ensure the reputation of the park [National Park of Mali] is the best in West Africa. ”

 

– Ferid Nandjee, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in West Africa

 

 

“… This park has the mission of upholding the country’s tradition of encounters and dialogue, while preserving the natural heritage and ecosystems of which man has stewardship.”

 

– His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the National Park of Mali, Bamako, Mali

September 22, 2010.

Mali’s national park officials shall ensure the reputation of the structure

 

 

To mark the 6th anniversary of the inauguration of the National Park of Mali (PNM), the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) hosted Tuesday, October 4, 2016, a tour with journalists.

Before this tour, the acting director of NIP, Yehia Roshdy and the diplomatic representative of the Aga Khan Development Network, Ferid Nandjee delivered the following message to the press: “We ensure the reputation of the park is the best in West Africa. ”

In his welcoming remarks, the diplomatic representative of the Aga Khan Development Network, Ferid Nandjee said, 6 years ago, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Mali’s independence, the President of the Republic and His Highness the Aga Khan inaugurated the renovated National Park of Mali. This beautiful setting includes a botanical park preserving many species of trees and a zoo home to dozens of species of animals and tropical birds,” he added.

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