According to her, the Voluntary Local Review as a sub-national endeavour holds profound significance for the future of our dear state and the country at large as it continues to demonstrate the local capacity and commitments of cities and regions to foster SDGs in rural communities.
Dr. Orelowula, who noted that the review has become a catalyst for change, inspiring innovative solutions and driving transformative action, confirmed that the participation of the local entities are not only contributing to the achievement of the SDGs but also enhancing their resilience, well-being, and quality of life.
While subnational reviews of the 2030 Agenda have intrinsic value as part of the implementation process, they can also contribute to the national-level Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and reinforce vertical coherence.