Objectives
For the realisation of the mission and vision of the Society, the Society’s objectives are to:
• Be an umbrella Society of wildlife professionals and other stakeholders with interest in wildlife management in Nigeria • Influence and guide government policies towards rapid conservation development and rational utilisation of wildlife resources • Contribute towards the achievement of the broad national objectives of wildlife conservation vis-à-vis protecting our national heritages, utilisation for food, medicine, tourism and recreation, etc in Nigeria by securing general recognition of the dependence of rational utilisation of wildlife products through promotion of the development and sustainable utilisation of wildlife resources in Nigeria • Create and promote sustainable public enlightenment campaign on the role of protected areas in the maintenance of stable environment • Aid government initiatives in setting up conservation related institutions and activities and seeking fund for same • Urge the promulgation and implementation of wildlife legislation and encourage government to honour international treaties, agreements and conventions
The Society basic tasks are:
- Holding meetings and conferences
- Preparing and delivering lectures and symposia
- Producing wildlife Journal and proceedings of annual conferences
- Collating information for building and maintenance of a system of records dealing with matters concerning the objectives of the Society
- Engaging in all activities that regulate and promote the best practices in wildlife conservation