In this episode, I speak with Chinedu Mogbo, founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative, about his journey from a childhood fascination with animals to establishing a wildlife sanctuary in Nigeria. We discuss the challenges he faced in transitioning to conservation, the current state of wildlife protection in Nigeria, and the importance of educating the younger generation about environmental stewardship. He highlights the critical roles that various species play in maintaining ecological balance and the urgent need for community engagement in conservation efforts.
We also talk about the work Greenfingers is doing from rescuing wildlife like sea turtles, pangolins and African grey parrots amongst others to enlightening school students and community members through intentional programming. We also discuss the gaps in academia, public policy, and public knowledge that are hindrances in efforts towards wildlife conservation. As humans we have a stewardship role in our society and the impact we have on the wildlife in our communities comes back to affect us one way or the other. We play an important role in conservation efforts. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Here are links mentioned in the episode:
Connect with Greenfingers :
Website: https://www.greenfingerswi.org/
Connect with Chinedu Mogbo :
Media Recommendation:
TV Show: Programs by Sir David Attenborough; most recently Oceans (2025), most popular Planet Earth I, II, and III.
Sound effects from BBC Sound Effects and Pixabay