NGYouthSDGs: Mainstreaming Nigerian Youth in SDGs Implementation
In commemoration of International Youth Day 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), hosted a two-day convening between August 12-13 in Abuja, Nigeria, which sensitized young people on their crucial roles in fostering gender equality, climate action, education, decent work and active citizenship and celebrated […]
NGYouthSDGs participates in the Leave No One Behind Partnership Exploration Workshop
As part of NGYouthSDG’s commitment to foster youth inclusion in the attainment of the global goals ensuring that no one is left behind, the programme’s associate (Boluwatife Ajayi) attended a Two-day Leave No One Behind (LNOB) partnership meeting on the 1st and 2nd November 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. The purpose of the meeting was to […]
You Need Determination To Make A Difference In Your Community – Fatima Usman
My SDG journey started In 2018 during my service year for NYSC (National Youth Service Commission). As a youth corps member, I joined the SDGs Community Development Service (CDS) group and learnt more about the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. I also attended capacity-building workshops and training on Agenda 2030, which sparked my interest in […]
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 […]
I Understand The Ripple Effect of Championing the Localization of the SDGs – Dogara Iliya
2020 was a pivotal year for me, amplifying my work in the area of decent work for young people. At the same time, I have been actively involved in localizing SDGs and working on various projects. The COVID-19 pandemic made me reflect on the changes in jobs and requirements in the labour market. To gain […]
Young Nigerians in Cross Rivers Commemorate Global Goals Week With The SDGs Playbook
What if you had an easy to read manual that gives you innovative and fun ideas to localize the global goals and transform your community? The SDG playbook provides 200 ways to implement these actionable ideas. In commemoration of the SDG playbook launch, the Calabar chapter on Tuesday the 28th of September, 2021 hosted her […]
The SDGs Playbook is a Resource Material which outlines and Simplifies the Global Goals and Targets into 200+ actions – Rianat Wahab
The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network launched the SDGs Playbook on Wednesday, 29th, September 2021. The event which was facilitated by the State Champion Ms Rianat Wahab brought together 25 Advocates and Representatives of different bodies of Non-Governmental Organisations such as YALI Ogun and FUNAAB SDGs Act Group among many others. […]
The ITCILO Summer Global Youth Forum Challenged Me To Be An Agent Of Change In My Community – Elizabeth Ita
The Summer Global Youth Forum was put together by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization. It kicked off from 2nd – 20th August 2021 with the theme YOUTH AT THE FOREFRONT OF ACHIEVING THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. This program takes place annually and is basically for undergraduates, graduate students and […]
Nigerians and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Way Forward
Background The World Leaders present at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, took a historic step when they adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development envisions a present and a future that is economically sustainable, socially inclusive […]
