Environmentalconservation education: strategies for its development in Nigeria

Abstract

Man through his numerous agricultural, industrial and socio-economic activities has caused a lot of damage to the natural environment. All these occur as a result of haste for economic development at the expense of environmental consideration. Lack of awareness by man on this value of the environment and the consequences for the present and future generations have been mainly responsible for this. In Nigeria, the level of environmental conservation awareness is very low, both among people in government and the general populace.


The objective of this paper is to highlight some of the areas where urgent conservation education (formal and non formal approach) is necessary in Nigeria, to create conservation awareness and ensure proper management of the environment. Factors responsible for environmental deterioration are identified, with the scope and responsibilities of a properly planned conservation education highlighted. Educational strategies to achieve this aim are recommended.


Journal of Environmental Extension Vol.4 2003: 63-66