SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT “GOAL 1” AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGER STATE

Abstract

The Nigerian government aims to lift 100 million citizens out of poverty by 2030. This initiative is a response to the significant challenges of wide-spread poverty, evident in issues such as a high number of children not attending school, gender-based difficulties, and the overall poor socioeconomic conditions of the population. Recognising the urgency, the government is implementing a plan to address these issues within the next seven years. Yet, examining the government's history reveals consistent issues of developmental failures, misplaced priorities, hastily formulated policies, and ineffective policy implementation. This study examined sustainable development “goal 1” and poverty reduction in Niger Statebased on cross-sectional data randomly collected from 371 respondents across 224 towns and villages in 12 local government areas (LGAs) of
the state. The Study was anchored on David Easton System Theory. The study found that political instability, inadequate infrastructure, social inequality, environmental issues, and limited access to financial resources are pivotal barriers. There is a need to further enhance and expand targeted economic empowerment programs under SDG Goal 1 in Niger State. This could involve collaborating with relevant stakeholders, scaling up successful initiatives, and ensuring sustained efforts to address the multifaceted aspects of poverty in the region.