The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has expressed commitment to environmental education and ensuring an active role of the younger generation in conservation efforts.

The foundation made this known during this year’s Summer Camp at the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), themed “Eco-Adventure Challenge”. The camp, designed for children aged five to 17 years, brought together a diverse group of young nature enthusiasts for three weeks and engaged them in learning and adventure in the treasured natural environment.

The programme also fostered a lifelong appreciation for nature and active living, as well as providing a platform for equipping children with the knowledge and tools to become future environmental stewards.

The camp, which had over 100 children in attendance, was packed with exciting activities, challenges, and educational sessions aimed at instilling a lifelong appreciation for the environment in young minds.

The campers explored the diverse ecosystems of the Lekki Conservation Centre through guided nature walks and wildlife observation, learning about the rich biodiversity of the area, including monkeys, rare bird species, other animal species, and various plant life. The kids had an exciting interaction with the 106-year-old male tortoise and the 96-year-old female tortoise.

NCF’s Director General, Dr Joseph Onoja, expressed satisfaction with the success of the camp. He said: “We are extremely proud of this year’s summer camp. Our mission was to provide these young participants with not only a memorable outdoor experience but also with practical knowledge that will inspire them to take an active role in protecting our environment.”