Nigeria

In 2022-2023, an additional five knowledge institutions joined SDSN Nigeria, thus enhancing the network’s impact and visibility. SDSN Nigeria also deepened collaboration with existing member institutions, such as the Igbinedion University, which will help establish an American Corner in Edo State, among other activities.

SDSN Youth Nigeria has been training over 1,000 students from public and private secondary schools. The network’s activities have reached all 36 states in Nigeria, with direct impact on 200 communities. SDSN Youth Nigeria has also taken part in various initiatives since its inception, such as the Conference of Youth on Environment and Climate, the Climate Actors Accelerators’ Program, and the SDG Advocates.

SDSN Nigeria leads the advocacy efforts with various Federal Government agencies in the country, such as the Education, Agriculture, and Environment Ministries. The network’s involvement aims to reshape the curriculum to align with the SDGs, support sustainable food systems, and implement carbon offsetting initiatives.

The Nigerian network is focused on ensuring that SDGs are integrated in the teaching curricula at all levels of education. To do so, it has been working with the National Education, Research and Development Commission. SDSN Nigeria's efforts were directed at engaging Tertiary Education Management in the country, for instance the National Universities Commission or the National Board for Technical Education.