The Kebbi State Government says it is partnering with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to facilitate attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state.
Kebbi Gov't. to partner UNDP towards achieving SDGs.
The Kebbi State Government says it is partnering with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to facilitate attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state.
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor disclosed this in a statement issued to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
Idris quoted the State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris as saying this during a meeting with UNDP country Director, Muhammad Yahaya-Idris in Abuja.
The Chief Press Secretary identified the mandate of the UNDP to include; justice, peace and governance, climatic change as well as inclusive economic growth.
He said during the meeting, the governor sought the support and cooperation of the UNDP in its areas of mandate for the state to achieve the set goals.
The governor observed that the plea was necessary in view of the important role of UNDP in the attainment of such mandates, hence the need for the collaboration.
"The essence of the partnership is to facilitate the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state," he said.
Responding, the Country Director, Mr Muhammad Yahaya-Idris assured the governor that UNDP was ready to render assistance to Kebbi State to enable it achieve SDGs, especially the climatic change and inclusive economic growth.
Those in attendance are commissioner of Budget and Planning, Justice, and environment.
Other are Chief of Staff to the Governor Barr. Attairu Maccido, House of Representatives member, Hon Bello Kaoje, and others.
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Signed:
Ahmed Idris,
Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor.
27/10/2023.
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