In an effort to ensure effective implementation of the objectives of the development goals in the state, Bauchi State office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has pledged to consider the inputs of stakeholders in the implementation of each of its projects. The pledge was made by the Director General and Focal Person of the SDGs in the state, Maryam Garba Bagel at the opening ceremony of a 2-day workshop on the SDGs 3-year strategic development plan held in Bauchi disclosing that the workshop was organised in order to get the inputs of the participants so as to assist the state to meet the SDGs goals. ALSO READ: 30 newly promoted police officers decorated in AnambraAccording to her, the workshop will also afford her the opportunity to orient the participants on the activities of the SDGs not only on implementation but tracking intervention based on the goals to achieve the desired objectives both in the public and private sectors. Stakeholders at the workshop reaffirmed their readiness to work with the Bauchi Office of the SDGs to achieve the goals of SDGs especially goals 3 and applauded Bauchi SDGs’ office for inviting key stakeholders to deliberate on the 3 Year Strategic Development Plan describing it as the first of its kind in the state. The participants then suggested the involvement of the private sector in the monitoring of SDGs projects as it will go along way towards achieving the desired objectives.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 08, 2020 17:37 UTC