Nigeria, May 30 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, former Nigeria Country Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Andrew Dunn, reflects on his three decades of leading conservation efforts across some of Nigeria's most important biodiversity hotspots. Much of his work was centred in Cross River State, South-south Nigeria, where he led a team of dedicated conservationists championing projects across the country's tropical rainforests and savanna landscapes, including areas such as Yankari.

As he prepares to leave Nigeria at the end of this month and return home following his retirement from WCS, Mr Dunn shares rare insights into his journey-highlighting the proudest milestones, the toughest challenges, and his hopes for...