Role Of National Assembly In The Implementation Of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) In Nigeria 2015 – 2025

Abstract

This study examined the role of national assembly in the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria 2015 – 2024. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design in which data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 200 respondents out of which 193 were collected from the respondents. Data collected was subjected to percentage analysis, means and standard deviation. According to the findings there are many challenges to the implementation of sustainable development Goals in Nigeria, which includes: Lack of political will is a significant challenge in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inadequate financial resources pose a challenge to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), insufficient public awareness and engagement hindering the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Conflicts and instability in various regions globally impede the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hence the study concludes that these challenges highlighted the multifaceted nature of the obstacles facing SDG achievement in the country and emphasize the need for comprehensive and coordinated efforts across sectors to overcome them. The study recommends that there is need to address conflicts and instability in various regions of Nigeria, which pose significant obstacles to SDG achievement, through prioritize efforts to promote peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and inclusive development to create an enabling environment for SDG implementation. Also, to encourage cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination among government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, and international partners to address the multifaceted challenges of SDG implementation .