Our Vision
To be Africa’s leading Centre in the global efforts to reverse biodiversity decline and unlock the potentials of local biodiversity to deliver sustainable growth and economic development in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region.
Our Mission
To build local capacity and advance the science and practice of biodiversity conservation in West Africa.
What we Do
We promote preservation and sustainable management of natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems through a combination of rigorous scientific research, practical fieldwork, education, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders with the goal to bridge the gap between scientific research and on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Management Team
Leadership through Experience
Prof. Shiiwua Manu
DirectorProfessor of Ornithology and Conservation Biology with over 40 years of training and working experience in various roles in both governmental and non-governmental biodiversity conservation organizations.
Dr. Stephanie Adelusi
Deputy DirectorAn environmental entomologist and ornithologist with over 15 years exeperience with research interest on the sustainable use or exploitation of insects to meet the current human needs to answer to food security.
Our Partners
