From MDGs to SDGs : Challenges and Prospects of Sustainability in Nigeria

Nigeria over time has intended to make its quest for development a reality. At various intervals, the country had developed and adopted policies and programs to foster development and sustain it. However, as evidenced by literature and empirical data, these policies have recorded little success. The well-documented goals, targets and measurable indicators of the Millennium Development Goals by the United Nations flickered a ray of hope regarding development in Nigeria. However, the progress concerning the attainment of the MDGs does not depict the initial stance of the goals in the country. Using secondary data, the study critically examined MDGs in Nigeria and futuristic ways of enhancing the sustainability of the SDGs in the country. The paper recommends a multi-sectoral approach to the implementation of developmental programmes will aid the accomplishment of the SDGs in Nigeria.