19/02/2026
Day One Highlights--The Ogun State Validation and Inauguration of Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) and Biodiversity Needs Assessment held today 19th February 2026, under the FAO Nigeria and funded Global Environment Facility (GEF-7) Biodiversity Project.
Convened by the Nigeria National Park Service (NPS), the event brought together key stakeholders, government agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, academia, and local communities to strengthen collaboration for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use in Omo forest reserve.
The Multi-Stakeholder Platform is designed to address complex environmental challenges including habitat degradation, deforestation, and land-use conflicts through coordinated action and shared ownership.
By institutionalizing inclusive participation, transparency, and accountability, the initiative is expected to enhance ecological resilience, strengthen local livelihoods, and support Nigeria’s biodiversity conservation commitments.
This marks a critical step toward protecting Nigeria’s lowland forest mosaic landscape through inclusive governance, shared responsibility, and evidence-based action.