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COVID-19 and Sustainable Development: An Assessment of Global Efforts Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Nigeria

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  • AMODU, Akeem Adekunle

    (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • OYEDOKUN, Dolapo Michael

    (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • ADEOLU-AKANDE Modupeola Atoke

    (Department of Management and Accounting, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria)

Abstract

Ever since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic in early 2020, it has spread to over 200 countries across the globe, claiming over 6 million lives, disrupting the world economy, and impeding the United Nations global development framework (Sustainable Development Goals). Due to the challenges posed by the virus, several agreements, policies, and efforts have been made at the international level to curb the spread of the deadly virus. This study, therefore, examined the global policies of COVID-19 towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria with a specific focus on SDG-3 which aims at “Good Health and Well†Being†. The data analysed in this study were sourced through a structured questionnaire. 70 copies of questionnaires were distributed Oyo State SDGs Office and some selected health institutions in Oyo State. The results of the findings showed that WHO and the World Powers have been assisting Nigeria with health equipment, funds, and the development of healthcare centres in the fight against the epidemic. The study, however, concluded that the achievement of the SDG-3 by the year 2030 depends on the actions and policies of the government, the policy-makers and the several agencies saddled with a matter concerning health matters and national development. The study implored the world powers and other developed countries to continue with the supply of humanitarian, materials, medical and financial assistance to the developing countries so the entire world can achieve SDG-3 by 2030. The study further recommends that. the government, health institutions, and several concerned Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) take necessary actions to ensure other health-related issues are not neglected while tackling COVID-19.

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  • AMODU, Akeem Adekunle & OYEDOKUN, Dolapo Michael & ADEOLU-AKANDE Modupeola Atoke, 2022. "COVID-19 and Sustainable Development: An Assessment of Global Efforts Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(9), pages 42-51, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:9:p:42-51
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