Goodbye MDGs, Welcome SDGS

It's Official! The new Global Goals also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been announced. It's GOODBYE to the MDGs and WELCOME to the SDGs.

Yesterday, September 25th 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 193 world leaders signed and committed to the new 17 global goals which will set the development agenda for the next 15 years. By 2030, they hope to : End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change.

On September 24th, more than 100 countries #UnderOneSky hosted #LightTheWay events around the world to usher in the new Global Goals.

Young men lighting the way for a better future in Nigeria

UNILAG Multipurpose Hall, was where Nigeria chose to #LightTheWay. It was historic as people came from all walks to life to honor this event.

Mr. Edwin Ikhuoria, Country representative, ONE, Nigeria making a Powerpoint presentation on the new Global Goals

Nigerians were better educated about the new goals via a PowerPoint presentation made by Mr. Edwin Ikhuoria, Country representative, ONE, Nigeria.

CEO, Save Our Needy, Marvella Odili, 2nd right at the event

ONE, founded by award-winning Grammy singer, Bono of U2, in collaboration with other non-profit organizations including Save The Children, BudgiT, NNNG, Save Our Needy and Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center hosted this spectacular event.

Program Manager, Save Our Needy, Jerry Odili poses in front of the banner used for the event

There was lots of music, food, comedy and dance to entertain guests. A symbolic act of turning on all sorts of lights particularly torchlights was performed by everyone present to #LightTheWay for a better future.

Free Action 2015 t-shirts were given to everyone present.

See below list of the 17 new Global Goals:

1. No Poverty
2. No Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduce Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships For the Goals