Quality Education as a Sustainable Development Goal in the Context of 2030 Agenda

Abstract

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the forefront of government initiatives across the world. The SDGs form part of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was unanimously adopted in 2015 by all UN Member States as a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. The SDGs are primarily concerned with promoting sustainable growth via ensuring wellbeing, economic growth, environmental legislation, and academic advancement. One of the most prominent goals of the SDG is to provide learners with high-quality education (SDG 4). As a member of the United Nations, Nigeria is committed to achieving not only the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 but also the Global Goals, especially SDG 4 on equitable quality education. This paper examines the perspectives of the Sustainable Development Goal 4(SDG 4) which is geared towards providing quality education to the generality of the citizenry. Conclusion and recommendations were made towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal SDG4.