As part of promoting Citizen Science culture in Ekiti-State, Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project Celebrates Citizen Science and Conservation.

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The Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project recently marked a significant milestone with a prize presentation ceremony held at the palace of the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti on April 2. The event honored the highest number of observations on the iNaturalist app, a platform dedicated to promoting biodiversity in Ekiti State.



Key Highlights from the Event:

-Prize Presentation: The Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, HRM Oba Samuel Adejinmi Adu presented the publication "The Last Ice" as a prize, while Mr. Olatilu Oluwabunmi, Co-Founder of Green to Abundant Development & Empowerment Foundation (GADEF), presented a branded t-shirt to the winner, Mr. Ajayi Shadrach AKA Akata, who made the highest number of observations on the iNaturalist platform for Ikere Community.

-Indigenous Trees Seedling Gift: Dr. Babajide Agboola, the project's initiator, presented over 20 indigenous tree seedlings donated by Green to Abundant Development & Empowerment Foundation (GADEF) to be planted in the Olosunta community protected area, a gesture aimed at promoting reforestation and conservation efforts.

-Support from the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti: The HRM Oba Samuel Adejinmi Adu, the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti and the Ogoga in council., expressed thier appreciation for the project's efforts in promoting biodiversity and conservation, highlighting the significance of community involvement, recognizes the importance of citizen science education as an effort in promoting biodiversity in our immediate environment as a tool for deforestation and conservation in his closing remarks was impressed with the initiator as olosunta is part of the 10 community protected forests approved by Ekiti-State government.



***The Importance of Citizen Science and Conservation-

The event underscored the need for collective action in protecting the environment. Dr. Agboola emphasized that community support fuels the movement, and together, they can make a real impact. The Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti's recognition of citizen science education as a tool for deforestation and conservation highlights the project's potential for positive change.


***Moving Forward;

The Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project aims to continue promoting conservation and biodiversity through citizen science initiatives. By engaging communities and fostering a culture of conservation, the project strives to create a more developed and prosperous society for future generations.



*Goodwill Message-

"we are beyond grateful for the support and encouragement of His Royal Majesty, the Ogoga of Ikere and the Ogoga in Concil who graced the event, his words of wisdom and backing for this project is highly commendable! This is just the beginning, let’s keep documenting, learning, and protecting our biodiversity!

The project initiator said "a big thank you to all the dignitaries and community members who showed up to celebrate dedication and passion for nature. Your support fuels this movement, and together, we’re making a real impact.



https://youtu.be/rC9Ip7Q7IBc?si=l9UEmyhPf__XJKKn


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#IkereCommunity

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#EkitiForestryCommission

#EkitiBiodiversitySurveyProject





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