MAINSTREAMING SDGs into

the Traditional, Religious

and Political Structures
Moshood Lawal
08032898349
lashood@yahoo.com
Introduction/Background
 Nigeria’s 2020 Voluntary National Report (VNR) on Sustainable Development Goals focused on the key
issues of poverty (1) and an inclusive economy (8), health and well being (3), education (4), gender
equality (5), enabling environment of peace and security (16) and of course partnership (17).
 The focus was based on Nigeria’s development realities and the objectives of the Muhammad Buhari
Administration. (ERGP).
 The impact of Covid 19 pandemic on Socio-Economy of all Nations, which also slowed the
advancement of the attainment of the Global Goals.
 “Leave no Nigerian behind”
All hands must be on deck to achieve the
development goals and equally make them
sustainable.
 Private Sector Advisory
Group Engagement with Sub
National Government
Civil Society Advisory Group

OSSAP-SDGs

Influencers
Traditional Institutions
Ambassadors/Champions
Please note

 “An estimated 69% of the 169 targets

of the 17 SDGs without the
engagement of local populace”
 Traditional Rulers
 Religious Leaders
 Political Leaders
What role can the religious/traditional
leaders play?
The role of the Traditional and Religious
leaders
 Community Mobilization: Traditional and Religious Leaders are active agents
for community mobilization
 Awareness Creation: They equally serve as a veritable channel for ensuring
buy-in of all and sundry.
 Leave no one behind: They know every member of the community and can
easily trace the widows, PWDs, the needy, the poorest of the poor and those
who desired intervention.
 They serve as a link between the local populace and the state actors (policy)
 They equally serve as linkages between the beliefs, values and metaphysical
aspirations of the people.
DRAW OUT 5 CRITICAL STRATEGIES TO OBTAIN
THE BUY-IN OF THE RELIGIOUS/TRADITIONAL
RULERS IN THE IMPLMENTING SDGs
Localizing the SDGs is the first step
towards the actualization of the Goals
Things to note:
 Rescue Mission?
 Consultant vs Community Worker
 Sensitive to the socio cultural beliefs
of the people.
 Avoid politicization in all
ramifications.
 Stakeholders will make or mar the
success of any project.
Thank you for your Attention