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Organisation calls for partnerships on SDGs action-plan in Nigeria
The Global Compact Network Nigeria, has called for private sector collab partnerships oration to accelerate the action plan and policies for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in the country.
This is contained in a statement on Friday by Mrs Soromidayo George, Director, Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Business West Africa, Unilever Nigeria against the backdrop of the “CEO Water Mandate Nigeria: Official Endorsement and Nigeria Sign-up.”
Soromidayo, also Chairperson, UN Global Compact Network Nigeria, said that the aim was to enhance multi-lateral, multi-stakeholder partnerships and to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In her words, “Two years ago, we launched CEO Water Mandate in Nigeria to commit to endorsement on continuous progress against six core elements of stewardship.
“To understand and manage water risks; we will have an official showcase of companies that have signed up to the CEO Water Mandate, amplify public awareness and interest and attain further sign-ups by Nigerian companies.
“This business council will act as a catalyst for partnerships growth and synergy towards the realization of sustainable water resources management.
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“Although we have a huge task ahead of us, there are many change-related opportunities waiting for us; the private sector has a crucial role to play in the water space.
“Businesses can significantly advance efforts to tackle national water crisis by banding together, taking collective action and working with other sectors, in many situations partnership is the only way forward.”
She further advised that the culture of supporting national SDG action plans and policies should be imbibed in various contexts, specifically SDGs — goals 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
She also mentioned Goals 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; 13: Climate Action 14: Life Below Water; and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
She quoted Ms Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Nigeria and Chair, African Regional Network Council, during the sign-ups to have called for more partnerships in such regard.
The UN-Global Compact inaugurated its two-year UN programme to promote United Nations Global Compact’s Ten Principles and SDGs in Nigeria and contribute to the implementation of the United Nations’ broader development goals.
(NAN)
