Team
Trustees
Here, you’ll discover profiles of our esteemed trustees, showcasing their expertise, commitment, and passion for conservation. Each trustee brings a unique blend of experience and knowledge, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of governance and strategic direction. Explore this section to learn more about the visionary leaders guiding our efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats.
Francis ABIOYE
Francis Abioye is a renowned Wildlife Advocate in Nigeria. He had his first degree in Wildlife and Forestry Management from the University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria, with a Master’s degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism Management from the University of Ibadan and a PhD in view at the University of Ibadan.
He has trained thousands of people on the domestication of various indigenous wildlife species, such as Snails, Grasscutters, Ostrich, Beekeeping (Honey production), Crocodile farming etc.
Maxwell Nwachukwu OPARA
Professor M. N. Opara is a Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Abuja, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Ibadan as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM); MSc (Cellular Parasitology) and PhD (Veterinary Parasitology), all from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
He started his teaching career in 2001. Prof. Opara has over 93 publications in accredited journals. Prof Opara has over 93 Publications in accredited Journals and some in books of proceedings.
Elizabeth OMOBOLA
Elizabeth Omobola is a microbiologist. She graduated from Olabisi Ononanjo University Ago-Iwoye. She has her first Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in Environment Microbiology and her second Master’s degree from Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom in Public Health.
She is a co-founder and a Trustee of the Tropical Wildlife Domestication Center (TWDC). She was the Managing Director and CEO of Bethel Multi-Cerv LTD, a major Distributor for Nestle food in Nigeria until she moved to the United Kingdom in 2022.