DEADLINE: 29TH JUNE, 2021
OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA
CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP IN CONSERVATION FACILITY AT THE OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL GARDENS
The Obafemi Awolowo University, le-tfe is seeking for partnership in managing the Zoological garden component of the Biological Gardens
The Biological Gardens Unit (comprising Zoological and Botanical Gardens) covering 13 hectares of land was established in 1968 exclusively for the purpose of Teaching, Research and Tourism
Currently, there are wild animals such as Lions, Pythons, Hyenas, Crocodiles, Monkeys, River Turtles, Ostriches, and some Birds in custody.
Therefore, the Management of Obafemi Awolowo University is calling on the general public for a partnership investment for the conservation of the facility. Interested person(s) or organisations should submit proposals covering Technical and Financial feasibility.
The proposal may include:
- Financial capability of the organisation
- Renovation and rehabilitation of existing structures and animal enclosures in the Garden and/or construction of new befitting structures in the Garden.
- Provision of relevant equipment, materials and vehicle for use in the Zoological Garden.
- Staffing
- Administration of the Zoological Garden.
Preference would be given to Wildlife organisations, groups or companies that meet the following requirements:
(a) Officially registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria (through the Corporate Affairs Commission);
(b) Possesses minimum of ten years’ experience in the field of wildlife:
(c) Possesses verifiable evidence of successful execution of similar project: (Wildlife/Bio-diversity conservation) with government or private institutions/organizations or individuals
Proposals should be submitted within 3 weeks of this advert to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in sealed envelope clearly marked on the tap left corner with the words “PROPOSAL FOR OAU ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN”
For further information, interested organizations may contact the Registrar (email: registra@oauife.edu.ng), and can also visit the Zoological Garden in person
The Registrar
Obafemi Awolowo University.
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
