eng International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences Environmental Skeptics and Critics 2224-4263 2017-6-1 6 2 23 29 2 article Thomas Aneni 1 2 Charles Aisagbonhi 1 2 Victor Adaigbe 1 2 Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, Nigeria Insect pollinators contribute to agricultural crop yield and beekeeping provides a major source of livelihoods for farmers in Nigeria. This study developed two survey questionnaires and collected data from beekeepers, researchers and government officials to generate quantitative indicators for the purpose of description as a guide to action. Evaluation and characterization of colony bee loses by beekeepers were assessed and surveys conducted in Osun State, Southern Nigeria, consisting of questions related to: the importance of pollinators, including managed honeybees (Apis mellifera), in agriculture and observations on factors associated with pollinator declines; and management of bee mortality. A majority of beekeepers were ignorant of the cause of the death of their colonies. Information from policy makers indicate that population abundance trends in honey bee and other pollinator populations have largely not been documented in Nigeria. This study emphasizes pollination and insect pollinators as drivers of agricultural crop production with a view to providing guidance for sustainable management of pollinators and achievement of green growth objectives. http://www.iaees.org/publications/journals/environsc/articles/2017-6(2)/adapt-to-pollinator-decline-in-Nigeria.pdf bee mortality, crop yield, insect pollinators, sustainable pollinator management