Hello. I am Dr Joseph Ebigwai, a biodiversity expert, attached to the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. My application for this year's GBIF-BID grant has necessitated me to contact you, with hopes of securing your partnership, for my project, which highlights the following objectives: - Biodiversity data mobilization and publication; obtaining biodiversity data on the flora and fauna of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, for use in developing an online database, for ease of accessibility and referral for utilization. - Capacity training and workshops for relevant stakeholders on the multi-dimensional importance of GIS mapping tools for biodiversity field data operations and usefulness of specimen collection. - Establishment of a Specimen Data Repository Center (SDRC) for checklist validation and ease of digitization and subsequent mobilization. I would be very delighted to have you come onboard to help me achieve this. More details regarding the project proposal will be made available to you upon request. I would be looking forward to getting your favourable response soonest. -- *________________________* *DR. J.K. EBIGWAI (MD/CEO**)* *MIFOR CONSULT NIG. LTD* *Address: NO 55 Old Ikang, Marian Road* *CALABAR, CRS NIGERIA* *Website: www.miforconsult.com <http://www.miforconsult.com>* *Email: ebigwai.joseph@miforconsult.com <ebigwai.joseph@miforconsult.com>Phone No: +234(0)8064173245; +234(0)8182103269*