This remarkable initiative, according to her, has improved the state database through the aggregation of verifiable information on progress made in each goal. “Significantly, this exercise will project how Lagos is addressing the three dimensions of sustainable development -economic, social, and environmental in an integrated manner with examples of actions and policies aimed at unveiling interlinkages, enhancing synergies, and avoiding trade-offs in the implementation of the SDGs”, she affirmed.Dr. Oreoluwa positioned that pressing sustainability challenges must be overcome through concerted efforts as collaborative endeavors will unlock the full potential of Lagos as a Centre of Excellence.
Analyzing the methodology for the review, the Project Consultant, Mr. Olayinka Majekodunmi, noted that the VLR process has highlighted priority areas for the state government to accelerate local SDGs achievement.Olayinka submitted that additional inputs of various stakeholders will enrich the report and collective knowledge and inform policies and actions for a more sustainable and equitable Lagos.
The workshop had in attendance some members of the State Executive Council; Body of Permanent Secretaries; Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Olakunle Oladotun; the General Manager of the Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs, Mr. Oluwadamilare Ogundairo and other government officials.Relevant stakeholders, including development partners, private sector leaders, agencies of government, civil society representatives, academia, non-governmental organizations, and vibrant community of volunteers were also present to review key findings from the data-driven VLR report, which benchmarks Lagos State’s progress on the 17 SDGs.