Honoured to share thoughts with #Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe at the State House. We discussed the urgency of accelerating #SDGs action via the 6 transition pathways: #FoodSystems, #Energy, #DigitalConnectivity; #Education, #Jobs & #ClimateChange; & the United Nations's support.

#DYK? Half the world’s population is under the age of 3⃣0⃣, the largest generation of young people ever. Their energy, creativity, and leadership are already shaping solutions to today’s biggest challenges. If you could ask youth to lead one change, what would it be? #YouthDay

Kevin Frey, CEO genunlimited and Nadi Albino, Global Partnership Lead engaged with YPATs, young people and partners ICCDI AFRICA #NGYouthSDGs | Nigeria Youth SDGs Young people are driving the Green Rising initiative from tree planting, tackling plastic waste to innovations like the smart eco toilet.

Together with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance we have handed over 28 solarized Primary Healthcare Centres to the Kano state government to provide reliable electricity, keep vaccine cold chains working, power essential medical equipment and improve maternal and primary health services. #ForEveryChild

Our vision is to make Nigeria’s steel and solid minerals sector a cornerstone of infrastructure, industry, and jobs. At the National Steel Summit, I reaffirmed FMITI Nigeria’s commitment to bold reforms, investment, and partnerships to unlock its full potential. 🇳🇬✨

One in three people on the planet is under 20 years old, and our actions now will affect their future. The recent Global Waste Management Outlook for Youth report teaches young people how to play an active role in addressing the global waste problem: unep.org/resources/repo…

“The world needs more young voices to shape #ClimateAction.” On #YouthDay, António Guterres announces 14 young leaders who will form his next Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change Youth Advisory Group. Find out more about them: 🌐un.org/en/climatechan…

The economy should serve people not the other way around.

Why do inclusive cities matter? Exclusion fuels poverty, inequality, and social tensions. Conversely, inclusive cities boost social cohesion, economic productivity, and climate resilience. Inclusion is also critical since vulnerable groups often face the worst climate risks.

"I dedicate my life to protecting children during crises. Even though I balance being a mother and humanitarian worker, I will continue to bring empathy and resilience to communities in need," shares Fatoumata in Guinea. plan-international.org/blog/2025/08/1… #WorldHumanitarianDay

Ecocykle Turns 5 Today💃 Five years, countless ideas turned into impact. From tackling waste to sparking climate solutions across Africa, we’ve grown, and so has our reach. To every partner, volunteer, and supporter: you made this possible. #EcocykleAt5 #5YearsOfImpact

𝟭 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁! Be part of the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 & 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 at the 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗔𝗖𝗦𝟮) — 𝟴–𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮, 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮.

🌱 CGIAR Digital Transformation Digital Innovation of the Week IITA's Plant Village Nuru helps cassava farmers spot mosaic & brown streak diseases early—protecting yields & incomes. 🌾 Read via IPP Media: on.cgiar.org/45xhTgy #Cassava #IITA #DigitalAgriculture

In Akamkpa, fear once ruled. FGM stole childhoods. Rape was whispered about. Husbands’ fists went unchallenged. Today, through the Ford Foundation–funded #LEAPProject, women like Francisca walk without fear and traditional leaders stand as defenders of women’s rights. #EndVAWG

58 per cent of EU citizens see business and industry among the actors best positioned to tackle climate change. Is your business ready to meet the demand? Join us for the next session of the Academy EU Sustainability Navigator Webinar Series – Business Action Amid Uncertainty:

🌱 From survival farming to thriving agribusiness! See how the partnership between SeedCo and the Pikinini Jawanda Irrigation Scheme is transforming lives, one seed at a time. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/JSoY_PF-iv0

HE Vice President Kashim Shettima is now the Chair of the Generation Unlimited Nigeria Board, co-chaired by UNICEF Nigeria Country Rep Wafaa ElFadil Saeed Abdelatef and other partners. This will further expand digital access, boost youth livelihoods, skills and civic leadership nationwide.

👩‍🦽 Inclusion champion 📍 Northern Ghana 💡 Bootcamps for youth, women & persons with disabilities UN Volunteer Rafiatu helps turn quiet ideas into bold businesses. “Innovation starts when people believe in themselves.” #YouthDay

Minister of Environment Ministry Balarabe Abbas Lawal reviewed progress on the ACReSAL project, which spans 19 northern states + FCT, restoring millions of hectares of degraded land & boosting climate resilience under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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