What are the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria?
MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women MDG 4: Reduce child mortality MDG 5: Improve maternal health MDG 6: Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability MDG 8: Develop a global …
Why did the MDGs fail in Nigeria?
In 2014, Ajiye identified lack of human capacity for implementation, poor access to primary healthcare delivery systems with high cost of healthcare, inadequate and unreliable data systems, inadequate funding and indiscipline with endemic corruption as challenges that were facing MDGs in Nigeria [9].
What are the Millennium Development Goals explain?
The United Nations Millennium Declaration, signed in September 2000, commits world leaders to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. The MDGs are derived from this Declaration.
Which two diseases are mentioned in the Millennium Development Goals because of their prevalence in Third World nations?
To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. To ensure environmental sustainability. To develop a global partnership for development.
When was Vision 2020 launched in Nigeria?
September 2009
Conceived by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in 2006, the blueprint of Vision 20:2020 was launched in September 2009 by late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration amidst fanfare.
What are the 8 Millennium goals?
The 8 Millennium Development Goals
- Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
- Achieve universal primary education.
- Promote gender equality and empower women.
- Reduce child mortality.
- Improve maternal health.
- Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
- Ensure environmental sustainability.