Earlier in her opening remarks, the Chief Executive Officer, Africa HCD Plus, Mrs. Finda Koroma explained that the HCD+ is working with a wide range of stakeholders to accelerate political commitments, decision-making and funding for key priorities towards realising Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Karoma who was represented by the Chief Operating Officer, Africa HCD+, Mr. Sheka Bangura noted that the path towards changing systemic issues, altering investment patterns, implementing comprehensive reforms, and shifting behaviours to further the HCD agenda demands active participation and ownership at every level of governance.
According to her, the Workshop aim to develop actionable strategies for effective collaboration and craft robust advocacy implementation and evaluation plans to ehancing the human capital resource of Lagos State and the nation at large.
While applauding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for leading national efforts and harnessing the potential of diverse sectors for collaborative synergies, the Chief Executive Officer noted that stakeholders must unite with a shared vision and strengthen the pathway for its attainment.
“ In line with the HCD+ thematic areas and within the broader context of the THEMES+ Agenda, Lagos State is already allocating a significant portion of its budget to education, health welfare and employment. It is admirable that the State is not driving these reforms in isolation but has formed effective partnerships with private sector actors”,
In her vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Tolani Oshodi stressed the importance of leveraging the untapped potential of the greatest asset – the people for the pursuit of the HCD Agenda.
She encouraged participants to explore opportunities in developing relevant advocacy and enlightenment strategies that will help the government articulate policies and plans that will impact the public positively.
The event had in attendance the Chairman House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, Body of Permanent Secretaries; Oba of Onigbongbo, HRH Oba Segun Ajasa; Oba of Oregun, HRH, Oba Olukunmi Olusesan; Chairperson, Lagos Island Connect, Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti and participants selected across MDAs, NGOs, CSOs and Private Institutions.