CONGRESS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA

I write to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for your remarkable effort and commitment in coming together to form the Congress for Sustainable Development of Nigeria.  Since the day of our press conference, the association has grown rapidly in strength and recognition, thanks to your shared vision, unity, and dedication. Your collective energy, bright ideas, and unwavering belief in our mission have laid a solid foundation upon which we are building something truly impactful for the future of Nigeria.  This association stands as a beacon of hope for sustainable development, and your continued involvement remains central to its progress. As we forge ahead, I kindly remind all members that our journey has only just begun.  To move the association forward, we will continue to rely on your invaluable ideas, active participation, and, importantly, your financial support.  These are essential pillars that will sustain our momentum and help us achieve our goals. W...

  Students advocating for the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), under the umbrella of the Congress for Sustainable Development of Nigeria (CSDN), have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the goals across all parts of the country. At its maiden inaugural meeting held over the weekend in Abuja, the organization officially inaugurated its newly elected Executive Committee and laid out a comprehensive roadmap to intensify grassroots efforts toward achieving the SDGs. Speaking at the event, Professor Gobna Wafure, Director of the CSDN Centre at the University of Abuja, emphasized the urgent need for collective action to localize the SDGs and overcome barriers slowing their progress in Nigeria.  “We must be relentless in our mission to promote inclusive governance, environmental stewardship, and equitable economic growth if we are to realize a truly sustainable Nigeria,” he said. Also speaking, Dr. Limota Goriso Giwa, Deputy Director at the University of ...

  Today, 5th July 2025, Prof. Philip Deewua Dahida, Director of the Leadership Centre, University of Abuja, paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Congress for Sustainable Development of Nigeria (CSDN). In his remarks, he commended the students of the Centre for thinking beyond classroom work and mere certification. He emphasized that pragmatic action is essential for achieving sustainable development. He further noted that while the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were not fully achieved, the world is fast approaching the 2030 deadline set by the United Nations for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He stated that the University of Abuja is committed to building agents of change who will help Nigeria and the global community attain realistic development targets. Prof. Dahida was warmly received by the National President, Mr. Muhammed Mustapha J.; the National Secretary, Comr. Ahmed Abdul Yusuf; and Mrs. Ekpen-Obaseki Ruth, a founding member of the Congress. In respo...