West African Conservation Network (WACN)

We hope you will support the work that we plan for the #Kainji National Park in #Nigeria to protect the #wildlife of the greater Kainji #ecosystem and the #socioeconomic needs of surrounding rural human communities. Donate here: paypal.com/donate/?hosted… #WACN #KainjiNationalPark

As part of our work at Sumu, we captured this footage yesterday at the main watering hole. Listen closely — you can hear faint calls of West African birds in the background. Bird enthusiasts: which species do these sounds remind you of?

Nigeria’s wildlife is vanishing. We’re fighting to protect what’s left — and bring it back. Stand with WACN to restore Kainji Lake National Park. 🦁🌍 🔁 Retweet. ❤️ Support. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 Follow. #WildlifeConservation #WACN #KainjiLake #SaveNigeria

🚨#WACN is seeking a vehicle repair partner! 🚨 We’re looking for a reliable auto repair workshop or vehicle maintenance company to support our work at #Kainji Lake National Park (#Niger & #Kwara States), #Nigeria.

This is a little promo clip on our project - the #WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project…WACN is a non-profit organization dedicated to securing and restoring wilderness areas. On October 27, 2023, WACN signed a 31-year co-management MOU for the Kainji Lake National Park

Last week, led by our project manager, Patience Ashiba, #WACN officials were at #Kainji Lake National Park on a working visit and to assess some of the operational equipment that we plan to restore…. Vehicles, Boats, etc…. Lots of work to be done. #KainjiLakeNationalPark

Thanks to the partnership between the @NigeriaParks and the @ANI_Foundation to work together and better manage @GumtiPark. Wildlife population is thriving and bouncing back while communities around the park now see the benefits of living alongside wildlife. Partnership that works

We're excited to spotlight @PatrickEgwu as our friend of the month. He is the driving force behind @WestAfricanCon1, where he helps to protect elephants and safeguard the delicate ecosystems that sustain them. Read his story here: elephantprotectioninitiative.org/post/championi…

*Podcast* on our project - the *WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project* open.spotify.com/show/3FZ6WayHg… #WACN #KainjiLakeNationalPark #Wildlife

This is the kind of support that #WACN needs for the Kainji Lake National Park in Nigeria 🇳🇬. At the moment we are sourcing for resources to increase ranger numbers, their salaries, and comprehensive equipping of the entire ranger team at the park in order to regain control.

I was in #Abuja most of last week leading key @WestAfricanCon1 officials to meetings with key prospective partners in support of the WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project. On Wednesday, the team at the @NigeriaParks headquarters received us warmly #WACN #Wildlife #Biodiversity

WACN’s CEO, @PatrickEgwu, and his team were at the @NigeriaParks headquarters in #Abuja last Wednesday were they were warmly received by the CG and his team. We discussed the WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project, with the Nigeria National Park Service reiterating their continued cooperation and support for our project. We remain thankful to the CG and his team…

WACN seeks an experienced fundraiser/grant writer to support our #Kainji Lake National Park Project, namely, the WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project. The applicant should have a succesful track record of raising funds proactively, and be proficient in the English language. We are looking for an individual that will be versitile and creative in raising funding and other resources in support of our objectives at WACN. #WACN #WestAfricanConservationNetwork #Wildlife #Conservation in #Nigeria

West & Central Africa’s very own answer to the Gemsbok and East African oryx. We would love to bring this species back to #Nigeria one day…. The scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah).

@IUCN @IUCNRedList West & Central Africa’s very own answer to the Gemsbok and East African oryx. We would love to bring this species back to #Nigeria one day…

The scimitar-horned oryx is bouncing back, moving from Extinct in the Wild to Endangered, according to a recent @IUCNRedList update.   Discover the #conservation measures used to save the species bit.ly/41fwRVG

Within the next week, #WACN officials will be on the ground interacting with the @NigeriaParks team at the Kainji Lake National Park. Part of the agenda is vehicle refurbishments and purchases among others for ease of movement by rangers. We can’t wait to start having operational vehicles with WACN logos on them alongside those of the park service… Slowly but surely, we move!!!

Dr. @SalakoIziaq, Minister of State for Environment, launched Nigeria's National Elephant Action Plan (NEAP) to protect our declining elephant population and preserve biodiversity. This marks a critical step in reversing the threat to our iconic wildlife.

Today is World Lion Day. The lion population of the #Kainji Lake National Park is one of our focus species. Support the #WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project as we begin the early stages of our painstaking yet ambitious boots-on-the-ground project to recover this incredible park. We start off first in the coming months by working on operational vehicles for @NigeriaParks for the purpose of logistics and patrols, and then continue to evolve. Support us through our bank account in Nigeria: 1311114480 (@ZenithBank) or Via our @PayPal merchant account if you are outside #Nigeria. Our #PayPal payment link is: paypal.me/WAConservation… #KainjiLakeNationalPark #WestAfricanConservationNetwork #Lion #Lions #Nigeria #Wildlife

On behalf of @WestAfricanCon1, I’ll be in #Abuja #Nigeria in the coming weeks having meetings with key development partners, officials, and other potential stakeholders in support of the #WACN Kainji Lake National Park Project. Drop me a DM if you wish to discuss our project.