By Dele Ogbodo
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the faithful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).
This was contained in the President’s solidarity message on the Global Day to Act for the SDGs which coincided with the third anniversary of the adoption by Member States of the United Nations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and commitment
to the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
This is as contained in a statement signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, and made available to Journalists on Tuesday stressed: “On this anniversary of the adoption of the SDGs, I want to reiterate our commitment to working for a prosperous, peaceful and sustainable world, ensuring that no woman, man, girls or boy is left behind.”
As a committed member of the comity of nations, he said, Nigeria will continue to work with multi-stakeholders including the United Nations System, civil society, development partners, private sector and the academia in the implementation of the SDGs.”
He reaffirmed further that, “We are faithfully committed to our Country Transition Strategy and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, both of which are guiding our national efforts.”
Buhari emphasised that these efforts “at promoting accountable governance and fighting corruption, will provide for institutional effectiveness and increased resources to achieve the SDGs in the medium and long terms.”
“SDGs provide us with an opportunity to work together to give present and future generations, a world without poverty, hunger and inequalities, and a planet which can sustain lives and ensure prosperity for all,” joined the UN SDG Action Campaign to call on all stakeholders “to commit to achieving the historic 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.” Buhari said.
According to him, the country is working in partnership with development partners as there even more opportunity than before to ensure access to quality education and healthcare, to fight inequalities and ensure inclusive economic development, and to sustainably explore, manage and preserve our environment for present and future generations. Let us work together.