WHO WE ARE

The Lekan Bakare Foundation is dedicated to protecting and nurturing Nigeria's and West Africa's coastline and ocean ecosystems, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14): Life Below Water.

This goal emphasises the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources, which are critical for our planet’s well-being. By engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, we aim to generate knowledge and develop strategies to support the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s ocean coastline and marine life.

Ocean And Marine Life protection and development are not common in Nigeria, a country with over 850km of ocean coastline and marine life coverage of over 40,000 KM2 with over 180 species of marine life specific to the Nigerian coast. The ocean is a source of livelihood for many Nigerians, and this is threatened by the adverse effects of climate change. It is paramount that we ensure the protection of the ocean and promote ecosystem growth. 

Our approach at the Lekan Bakare Foundation is multi-faceted, incorporating policy advocacy, sustainable practices, infrastructural development, knowledge management, capacity building, and fostering strategic partnerships. This comprehensive strategy ensures holistic development, addressing both immediate and long-term needs for the conservation and enhancement of Nigeria’s coastal and marine environments.

Our Impact So Far...

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Communities Reached
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Marine Animals Saved
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Sea Turtles Rescued

Our Mission

To inspire people to consciously exhibit ocean-friendly living through creative projects.

Develop and adopt functional innovation and technology through data-driven research, to address gaps in the ocean and marine-related climate change challenges in Nigeria.

Facilitate the growth of sustainable practices while mobilizing support for businesses addressing climate-related ocean and marine ecosystem challenges.

Our Strategy

To implement coastal and marine ecosystem protection and development programs.

To support the livelihoods of coastal communities in Nigeria through education about sustainable practices.

Our Vision

Our vision is to maximize the capacity of marine ecosystems and the Blue Economy to boost economic growth while advocating for the sustainable use of ocean resources.

Our Areas of Focus

We seek to rejuvenate Nigeria’s Blue Economy by bringing together maritime stakeholders through:

  • Knowledge Management & Capacity Building
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Sustainable Practices
  • Partnership for Development
  • Protection & Growth Infrastructure

Our Theory of Change – SDG 14

When a community’s capacity is built, it ripples to many corners of growth, we believe that building the capacity of everyone directly or indirectly affected by the ocean will drive the interests needed for the protection and development of the Nigerian coastline and marine ecosystem.

We see partnerships for systems development and communication among stakeholders as the sustainable tool for driving a stronger and more conducive ecosystem.

Meet Our Team

Here are some of the smart and beautiful faces behind the activities at LBF. Kindly connect with us on your favourite social media platforms.

Aro Lekan Bakare
Chief Ganiyu Olalekan Bakare

Chairman/Founder

Bankole Oloruntoba
Bankole Oloruntoba

Chief Executive Officer

Adeola Chambers

Chief Operations Officer

Esther Babatunde

Senior Programs Manager

Joshua Fakuade
Joshua Fakuade

Social Media Manager

Elizabeth Adepoju

Programs Assistant

Ikechukwu Onyiaokwu

Designer Lead

Jay Ipheghe
Jay Ipheghe

IT Support/Website Manager

We are open to partnerships

Our partners play an essential part in our progress and impact and are recognized for making significant contributions to the future of our ocean.

Our Amazing Partners

Meet our amazing partners. We appreciate you for supporting and working with us.