Impact of Sustainable Development Goals on Poverty Alleviation: A Study of Minna Metropolis, Niger State

Abstract

The adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework in 2015 was aimed at addressing a wide range of global issues, including poverty alleviation which Nigeria is not in exception. However, there exists a persistence arise of poverty among people in Nigeria, specifically Minna Metropolis Niger State. This study investigates the impact of Sustainable Development Goals on poverty alleviation in Minna Metropolis Niger State, Nigeria. This study adopted a survey research design, the population used for this study all adult literate in Minna Niger State, the sample size for this study comprised of four hundred and six (406) and convenience sampling technique was used to select the respondents for this study. Questionnaire was utilized as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data with the aid of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22. The study found that quality education and peace and security all has positive but insignificant impact on poverty alleviation Minna Metropolis, Niger State. This study conclude that sustainable development goals (quality education and peace and security) does not yield significant result to alleviate poverty in Minna Metropolis Niger State. The study thus recommendation that policymakers in Niger State should focus on curriculum improvement, teacher training, and addressing barriers to education for marginalized groups in order to reduce poverty if not completely eradicate. It also recommends that policymakers in Niger State should have a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding. This includes community engagement, conflict resolution mechanisms, and addressing underlying social inequalities that can perpetuate instability.