HOR To Expedite Achievement Of SDGs

By Oduyemi Odumade

The House of Representatives has pledged its commitment to expedite the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

The Chairman of the Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Wale Raji made the pledge during the inaugural meeting held in Abuja.

He emphasized that the SDGs were crucial for the development of Nigeria and that the committee’s focus is squarely on this strategic objective.

Raji noted that no country can be said to be developed without achieving the SDG goals.

He also pointed out that as at the last report, Nigeria is still far behind and all goals must be prioritized”.

The Chairman also said that the committee would use all legislative interventions to achieve the goals as well as query how much is budgeted to achieve the SDGs in the budget.

He noted that it will also sort clarifications on how States are performing in the attainment of SDGs.

The Lawmaker also assured the Committee members that the SDGs committee is a committee of equals”.

Edited By Grace Namiji