Lekki Conservation Centre
Urban nature reserve with Africa's longest canopy walkway....
PlaceThe Niger Delta is one of the world's largest river deltas, where the Niger River empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Covering about 70,000 square kilometers across nine states, it's Africa's most extensive coastal wetland ecosystem. The region features mangrove swamps, tropical rainforests, and diverse wildlife including rare primates and birds. The Niger Delta is Nigeria's oil production center, providing most of the nation's petroleum. However, oil exploration has caused environmental challenges. The delta is home to over 30 million people from diverse ethnic groups including Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, and Ogoni. Its waterways, creeks, and rivers create unique communities adapted to aquatic life. The Niger Delta's ecological and economic importance makes it central to Nigeria's future.