Nigeria needs $10b annually to achieve SDG 2030 – UN

The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, said on Wednesday Nigeria must invest $10 billion annually to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Mohammed stated this at the MTN Nigeria Foundation’s (MNF) 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja.

She, however, said the investments cannot be done by the Federal Government alone.

She said: “Achieving our global goals will require resources far beyond the reach of governments alone. It will require support from all sectors, with the private sector’s engagement at the heart of our mission in Nigeria.

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“Bridging this gap requires bold partnerships and contributions to the private sector from organisations like MTN foundation, and from international partners.

“It will also require creating a foundation of trust by tackling corruption, addressing illicit financial flows, and fostering an environment where investments benefit all excellences.”

Mohammed said the UN was ready to support MTN foundation and other private sector partners amplify the collective impact.

“We can accelerate action on the SDGs, foster innovation, and address systemic barriers to development.

“Through these partnerships, we can expand green and digital transitions in a way that leaves no one behind, ensuring that progress reaches all communities,” the UN official stated.

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