Adeola Olabode |
Following the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, which reveals that only 17% of the SDG targets are currently on track, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has taken the advocacy for the rescue and acceleration of the SDGs to the sub-national level.
“My visit to Owo Smart School in Enugu State was an eye opener and a confirmation that with the right leadership, nothing is impossible. I saw firsthand how technology was deployed to ensure quality education, thus placing students on the path to a brighter future,” Fall said during his visit to Enugu State.
The Resident Coordinator engaged with various stakeholders, including Governors, Commissioners, private sector leaders, civil society, traditional rulers, women, and youth groups, in Lagos, Enugu, and Anambra States, emphasizing the need for accelerated action to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
He highlighted the importance of innovation, technology, and skill development in accelerating the SDGs, particularly in education, health, and commerce. Fall also stressed the critical role of traditional rulers, the private sector, and young people in driving progress towards the SDGs.
The article includes a quote from the Resident Coordinator, highlighting his optimism about the potential of young people and technology to drive progress towards the SDGs in Nigeria.
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