The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has called for renewed partnerships and stronger coordination to accelerate Nigeria’s progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The call came as the global community marks 11 years since the adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Adopted on September 25, 2015, the 2030 Agenda contains 17 Goals designed to address some of the world’s major development challenges, including poverty, healthcare, education, gender equality, economic opportunity and climate change.
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Nigeria Reports Progress Through Voluntary National Reviews
Nigeria has continued to integrate the SDGs into its development planning at national and state levels.
According to OSSAP-SDGs, the country has developed mechanisms for policy modelling, development financing and tracking progress towards the Goals.
The Office has also worked with state governments, development partners, civil society organisations and private-sector stakeholders to support implementation.
Nigeria has so far presented three Voluntary National Reviews, in 2017, 2020 and 2025.
The 2025 review examined the country’s performance across key indicators and highlighted areas where additional efforts are required.
These include strengthening data systems, increasing targeted investment and ensuring that development interventions are more inclusive.
Orelope-Adefulire: More Work Ahead
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, said the anniversary should serve as both a moment to acknowledge progress and a reminder of the urgency of achieving the remaining targets.
Her position was contained in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen.
Orelope-Adefulire said progress on the SDGs involves ensuring that women, children, young people and vulnerable communities benefit from development.
She said, “Eleven years after the adoption of the SDGs, our commitment can be seen in improvements in people’s lives, deepened partnerships, resources directed at where needs are greatest and ensuring that women, children, young people and vulnerable communities share in the benefits of development.”
Countdown to 2030
OSSAP-SDGs said it would continue to strengthen collaboration across federal, state and local levels of government as the 2030 deadline approaches.
The Office also pledged to improve the use of evidence in policy decisions and mobilise partnerships capable of delivering development outcomes on a larger scale.
It urged public institutions, businesses, communities and development partners to renew their commitment to the SDGs and work towards translating the 2030 Agenda into lasting development gains for Nigerians.
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