BUSARI ABBASThe Sustainable Development Goals rest on a simple promise: no one should be left behind. But in Nigeria, that promise is still being tested, with significant gaps across key development indicators.
The UN estimates that 63% of Nigerians live below the national poverty line, while UNICEF reports that more than 10 million children are out of school.
These figures are not abstract; they point to persistent challenges that affect millions of lives every day. From limited access to quality education and healthcare to rising unemployment and poverty, the road to achieving the SDGs remains steep.
Yet, amid these challenges, there are opportunities for change. Across communities, citizens, civil society organizations, government institutions, and development partners are working to drive solutions and create measurable impact.
Welcome to the maiden edition of CIVIC WIRE – your gateway to stories, insights, data, and conversations shaping civic engagement, accountability, and sustainable development in Nigeria. Together, we will explore the issues, celebrate progress, and spotlight the actions needed to ensure that truly, no one is left behind.
𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲… Creating an enabling environment… Protecting the Civic Space.
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