The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has called for collaborative support of High Commissions and Development Partners to successfully achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hamzat made the call during a meeting with members of High Commissions and Development Partners held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ikoyi, Lagos.
The SDGs 17 points include No Poverty, Quality Education, Better Health Care, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, among others.
The meeting, with the theme: “Fostering Partnership For The Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Lagos State”, was organised by the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals.
According to him, it is important for governments, representatives of consulates, embassies, multinational organisations, development partners, and stakeholders in the ecosystem to collaborate and collectively advance the quest to create a world where no one is left behind.
Hamzat noted that the theme of the meeting was apt as it served as a clarion call, echoing through the corridors of diplomats, development and rallying stakeholders to unite in a shared commitment towards realising a sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Commenting on initiatives put in place by the state government, the deputy governor said that the state government had captured the different SDGs in the THEMES AGENDA.
He added that the agenda aimed to proffer solutions to the various challenges and attain the SDGs.
Hamzat noted that one of the biggest challenges in achieving the 17 SDGs was proper physical Planning.
By Oluwatope Lawanson
