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 […]
Youth Activism: How To Redesign Your Approach
Do you have any idea how many times I have considered leaving this country in my lifetime or the last year? More than I can count, and can you blame me? I live in a nation where all my efforts for change and more favourable living conditions for myself are frustrated by the same bodies […]
Oxfam Nigeria and NGYouthSDGs Host The 2020 International Youth Day In Nigeria
More than ever, the world has turned to innovators delivering solutions to solve society’s greatest problems, removing critical barriers, facilitate innovative approaches and power our livelihood. 2020 started amid uncertainties for young people in Nigeria and may likely end with more uncertainties as the world battles COVID-19 and getting ready for an apparent recession; Nigeria […]
