The world Migratory Bird day was celebrated at the Hadejia Nguru Wetlands - Dagona Waterfowl Sanctuary Yobe State Nigeria on Thursday 10th of May 2006. It was an educational awareness programme with over 500 people in attendance which included students (Conservation Club members) from 3 schools within the wetlands, teachers, representatives from Local Government Office, representatives from community based organisations, and staff from the Lake Chad National Park. A presentation was given by Ms. Anu Akinola, from the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). Interpretation into the local language was provided. A question and answer session followed and education awareness materials were distributed to the attendants.