Nigeria at 65: Youth Powering the SDG Journey to 2030
Today as Nigeria turns 65, it serves as a reminder of both the urgency of the task ahead and the resilience of our country. Celebrations like this give us room to examine our past year and also necessitate planning for the next milestone ahead. In the next five years, Nigeria will turn 70 which is […]
NGYouthSDGs Featured in Forus International’s Global Report on Localising the SDGs
We are happy to share that the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), features in Forus International’s newly published global report, Unlocking the Power of Localisation and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Rescue the SDGs. Our work is highlighted on pages 90 to 93 as a leading example of […]
Non-State Actors Engagement in Implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme 2023 – 2027
NGYouthSDGs, along with other key stakeholders, participated in the Non-State Actors Engagement on the implementation of Nigeria’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2023–2027, organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Held at the UN House in Abuja, the engagement brought together key stakeholders, including government representatives, employers’ and workers’ organisations, CSOs, and media, to review […]
NGYouthSDGs ECOSOC 2025 Virtual Side Event: Youth Leadership & Financing for a Sustainable Future
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is a global platform where young people engage in dialogue with policymakers, civil society, and development partners to shape the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a space for youth to share ideas, solutions, and innovations for addressing the world’s most pressing […]
Generation Unlimited 9ja Annual Steering Committee Meeting 2024
NGYouthSDGs Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager, Mrs Oluwabukunmi Obadeyi, representing at the Annual Steering Committee As one of the partners of Generation Unlimited Nigeria, we joined other public and private sector partners for the annual steering committee meeting. The annual steering committee meeting was a gathering to celebrate the achievements and collective results of all […]
NGYouthSDGs Launch Compendium to inspire Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development.
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) launched the Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium virtually on the 19th of September 2023 to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of young Nigerians working tirelessly to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. According to Joshua Alade, NGYouthSDGs’ Executive Director, “it has been eight […]
DOWNLOAD: Youth SDGs Spotlight Compendium
The SDGs are not just a set of global goals; they are a promise to future generations. They represent our shared vision for a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. And today, we come together to put the spotlight firmly on our young leaders who are the driving force behind this vision. Our youth are […]
NGYouthSDGs Receives an Institutional Funding Support from Alan and Babbe Sainsbury Charitable Trust
[Yaba, Lagos] – Nigeria Youth SDGs (NGYouthSDGs) registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative is thrilled to announce that it has received funding support from the UK-based Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Trust. This funding will enable NGYouthSDGs to accelerate its mission of empowering young Nigerians to take meaningful action on climate education […]
I Am Providing Sustainable Solutions to Waste and Climate Adaptation in Nigeria – Lauretta Boniface
I am passionate about providing sustainable solutions to the problem of waste and climate change adaptation in Nigeria. Growing up in the northern part of the country and having first-hand experience of climate change, environmental degradation, and pollution fueled my passion to ameliorate the impact of climate change in my community by increasing resilience and […]
I Have Volunteered to Educate Youth to Participate as Active Citizens – Ejike Ogba
Growing up, I noticed a lot of wrong things happening around me. There were comparisons and contrasts with how things could be better—realizing that I have the responsibility to impact my immediate society made my decision to have an interest in SDGs. Inclusiveness in policy and the working system resonates with me more. As someone […]
