Welcome to FULBCC

Welcome to the FUL Biodiversity Conservation Club (FUL-BCC) - a vibrant community of conservationists, researchers, and nature lovers dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of Lokoja and beyond. For us, conservation is not just a duty; it’s a shared cause to secure the future of wildlife and nature. While our core focus is on birds, our efforts extend to other wildlife and ecosystems. Our members - students, lecturers, researchers, and volunteers - are united by a passion for nature and a deep commitment to field research, education, and sustainability. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through scientific research, environmental education, and community action. We protect biodiversity through habitat restoration and field studies, raise awareness via workshops, campaigns, and citizen science, promote sustainable living and advocate for environmental policies, and foster a strong community of nature advocates. Our key activities include biodiversity surveys, bird monitoring, tree planting, school programs, citizen science initiatives like eBird, and strategic partnerships with environmental organizations. Biodiversity loss is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, especially in Africa, where ecosystems such as rainforests, savannas, and wetlands face increasing threats from deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable development. At FUL-BCC, we believe that every effort counts. Through a combination of scientific research and grassroots conservation, we are creating lasting impact - one species, one habitat, one community at a time.

About the Pioneers

Prof. Adang Kombe Lucas

prof. Adang Lukas Professor Adang Kombe Lucas (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) is a Professor of Zoology with specialization in Avian Ecology and Parasitology. An alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, he earned all his degrees in Zoology, with M.Sc. in Avian Ecology and Ph.D. in Parasitology. He was mentored by renowned ornithologists Prof. A.U. Ezealor and Prof. Roger Fotso. Currently Head of the Department of Biology at Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Adang previously lectured at Gombe State University (2006–2012). He coordinates postgraduate programs in Environmental and Conservation Biology and is a leading field ecologist with the Nigeria Bird Atlas Project (NiBAP), with special interest in bird breeding biology. He has authored and co-authored over 34 peer-reviewed bird-related publications, including “Guide to Birds of Gombe State University” and “Ectoparasites and Helminths of Doves and Pigeons in Zaria.” He has over 800 citations on Google Scholar. Prof. Adang is a founding member of Lokoja Bird Club, leads the FUL Biodiversity Conservation Club (FUL-BCC), and advocates for bird and biodiversity conservation in North Central Nigeria. His 2023 inaugural lecture explored birds' roles in environmental sustainability.

Prof. Dauda Tanko

Professor Dauda Tanko is a highly experienced and accomplished Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research and conservation. He has proven track records of publishing research papers in top-tiers Journals, securing grants and mentoring students. Professor Tanko is skilled in field ornithology, ecological modelling, biodiversity conservation and environmental policy. He is an expert in Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental pollution and toxicology. He is the founder of Greenhaven Environment and Sustainable Development Network, an NGO concerns with biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development. His love for nature prompted the establishment of the Lokoja Bird Club under the Nigerian Bird Atlas Project and the Federal University Biodiversity Conservation Club. Dauda Tanko is best described by his students as "Bird man", "naturalist" "father of ecology" or "animal rightist ". His curiosity in birdwatching led him to the breakthrough of being the first to recover and described the nest and nestlings of the white crowned Robin chat in his early career. Professor Dauda Tanko, a Fellow of Zoological Society of Nigeria is a consultant in biodiversity and environmental issues.