Lekki Conservation Centre
Region
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
Migratory Birds for People
About
Name of organisation
Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Funding support
Chevron
Number of staff
25
Number of visitors per year
110,000
Overall aims of the centre
The Centre serves the purpose of environmental education, ecotourism and research
Description of the centre
Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) has grown into one of Africa’s prominent and most-diverse urban Nature Parks due to its high species richness. It is in the coastal environs covering an approximate land area of 78 hectares, extending from kilometer 19 along the Lagos-Epe Expressway and ends up a very close distance to the Atlantic Ocean near Okun Ibeju Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area in the Eastern district of Lagos State. LCC can be accessed through the Lagos-Epe Expressway.
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage; site information; Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat; Building / maintaining structures
Participation
Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Early years education; Working with primary schools; Lobbying / running campaigns; Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
Running effective administration; Health and safety
Contact
Website address: www.ncfnigeria.org
Name: Balikis Abidemi Balogun, Learning Lead.
Address: Lekki Conservation Centre, KM 19, Lagos-Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos
Telephone: +2348039242512
E-mail: Abidemi.balogun@ncfnigeria.org
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