Sustainable Development Goal Four: Challenges and Strategies to be Adopted for Achieving the Objectives in Nigeria by 2030 and Beyond
Education is an instrument of change, and to achieve sustainable development, all
countries should ensure investment in formal education. This paper is meant to highlight why the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concisely adopted Sustainable Development Goal Four to ensure global development that supports the welfare of people and the planet. The paper also elucidated the Nigerian government's effort regarding pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary education for children and adults. It went further to analyze the achievements in science, technology, and innovation (STI) and some challenges hindering the realization of sustainable development objectives. Strategies to be
adopted by the Federal government to actualize the objectives were discussed. Furthermore, conclusions and recommendations for actualizing the objectives of sustainable development goal four was consequently proffered, such as strict supervision of projects, integrity and accountability, provision of additional schools and classrooms, more learning and teaching materials, and additional teaching staff with better welfare.
Keywords: Sustainable development, Goals, Challenges, Strategies, Objectives.
Suleiman, Suleiman Chado and Ahmad Muhammad
Sustainable Development Goal Four: Challenges and Strategies to be Adopted for Achieving the Objectives in Nigeria by 2030 and Beyond
Education is an instrument of change, and to achieve sustainable development, all countries should ensure investment in formal education. This paper is meant to highlight why the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concisely adopted Sustainable Development Goal Four to ensure global development that supports the welfare of people and the planet. The paper also elucidated the Nigerian government's effort regarding pre-primary, primary, secondary, and tertiary education for children and adults. It went further to analyze the achievements in science, technology, and innovation (STI) and some challenges hindering the realization of sustainable development objectives. Strategies to be adopted by the Federal government to actualize the objectives were discussed. Furthermore, conclusions and recommendations for actualizing the objectives of sustainable development goal four was consequently proffered, such as strict supervision of projects, integrity and accountability, provision of additional schools and classrooms, more learning and teaching materials, and additional teaching staff with better welfare. Keywords: Sustainable development, Goals, Challenges, Strategies, Objectives.