The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the state government would continue to play its part in achieving the objectives of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals SDGs.
The governor stated this while receiving the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire in his office, Akure, Ondo state capital.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa who expressed that Ondo state was unique and endowed with resources to achieve the SDG’s goals said the government was in partnership with relevant stakeholders to reach out to the people, especially at the grassroots and committed to meeting the sustainable development goals.
Aiyedatiwa, who commended Orelope-Adefulire for her efforts in accelerating the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals across the country, said his administration would continue to play its part in making the agenda a reality.
Speaking earlier, the presidential aide, Orelope-Adefulire, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to support the Ondo State Government in meeting the SDGs, speeding up developmental projects and eradicating social challenges.
She outlined various activities aimed at supporting this mission, including efforts to end extreme poverty across the country. According to her, the Agenda 2030 focuses on sustainable development throughout Nigeria
and her office aims to ensure that no groups are left behind.
She also noted that her office had gathered data and information about challenges from eighteen states so far to be treated and submitted to the federal and international bodies for solutions to address some of the problems facing the people.
The presidential aide appreciated security agencies for providing security for farmers and asked them to do more to increase farmers’ productivity.
Dominica Nwabufo
