Nigeria TV Info

Lekki Conservation Centre: Nigeria’s Green Beacon Amid Urban Hustle

LAGOS — Amid the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss, Nigeria’s Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) is emerging as a shining example of sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

Managed by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the LCC demonstrates how protecting nature can go hand-in-hand with empowering local communities and fostering economic growth. The centre has shown that sustainable biodiversity conservation can drive job creation, boost tourism, enhance education, improve health outcomes, and strengthen climate resilience—without relying solely on foreign aid or loans.

Nestled in the heart of Lagos, Africa’s busiest megacity, the LCC provides a tranquil retreat from the city’s daily grind of traffic, air pollution, and noise. Spanning 78 hectares of wetland and forest, the centre is a vibrant sanctuary for wildlife and a hub for environmental education, offering Lagosians and visitors alike a rare opportunity to reconnect with nature.

As climate challenges mount, the LCC stands as a model for how urban conservation initiatives can balance ecological preservation with community development and sustainable growth.