Held in Abuja on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, the SDGs Story event hosted by the Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Torben Gettermann, focused on applauding the efforts of young Nigerians toward actualising the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as known as the Global Goals.

The SDGs Story event organised by the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network brought together dozens of non-state Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) actors working ceaselessly across various fields in Nigeria; the event further strengthened the commitment of Nigeria and Nigerians towards actualising the Global Goals.

One of the primary objectives was to profile the activities of NGOs, CSOs, and individuals whose efforts have been able to greatly complement the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts towards achieving the SDGs in Nigeria, through the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on SDGs.

The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Torben Gettermann, in his remark, commended the vitality and creativity of Nigerian youths saying it remained a hope for Nigeria’s development. Reaffirming the commitment of Denmark in collaborating with Nigeria to actualise national development, Mr. Gettermann clearly reminded the participants of their key role in ensuring good governance in Nigeria, he also urged everyone to get their PVCs and vote in the forthcoming 2019 elections.

•Youth participants at the roundtable on SDG16 organised by the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network

Denmark embassy hosts May edition of SDGs Story in Abuja

Seyifunmi Adebote, Abuja

Held in Abuja on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, the SDGs Story event hosted by the Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Torben Gettermann, focused on applauding the efforts of young Nigerians toward actualising the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as known as the Global Goals.

The SDGs Story event organised by the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network brought together dozens of non-state Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) actors working ceaselessly across various fields in Nigeria; the event further strengthened the commitment of Nigeria and Nigerians towards actualising the Global Goals.

One of the primary objectives was to profile the activities of NGOs, CSOs, and individuals whose efforts have been able to greatly complement the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts towards achieving the SDGs in Nigeria, through the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on SDGs.

The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Torben Gettermann, in his remark, commended the vitality and creativity of Nigerian youths saying it remained a hope for Nigeria’s development. Reaffirming the commitment of Denmark in collaborating with Nigeria to actualise national development, Mr. Gettermann clearly reminded the participants of their key role in ensuring good governance in Nigeria, he also urged everyone to get their PVCs and vote in the forthcoming 2019 elections.

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