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Creating Jobs and growing the economy the role of libraries in the attainment of SDGs 8 in Nigeria
Information Management Agenda 2030: Perspectives of Sustainable Development Goals
(2020)
Abstract
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since the declaration has been adopted by
member countries. Nigeria been a member is yet to fully reach the level of awareness and advocacy
levels in both its urban and rural areas with less than nine years till the expiration of the year 2030
target. The paper set out to highlight the roles libraries can play in the attainment of the SDGs #8 in
Nigeria. The paper delved back to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with a view to give a
background to the SDGs. With the methodology of simple literature review.
Keywords
- Agenda 2030,
- Economic Growth,
- Job Creation,
- Sustainable Development Goals,
- SDGs
Disciplines
Publication Date
2020
Editor
Adias, Teddy Charles Ibegwam, Ahiaoma Fintan Udofot, Inyang Mbong Hamilton, Donald Ibama
Publisher
Association of Educationists and Information Managers (ASSEIMA)
ISBN
978-978-57432-7-2
Citation Information
Kenneth KO Irenoa. "Creating Jobs and growing the economy the role of libraries in the attainment of SDGs 8 in Nigeria" UyoInformation Management Agenda 2030: Perspectives of Sustainable Development Goals (2020) p. 46 - 54 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kennirenoa/7/
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