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Beyond Consultation Making Nigeria S Universities Partners In SDG Delivery

This publication is a senior-level practitioner article on sustainable development governance in Nigeria. It examines the gap between policy ambition and practical delivery, arguing that universities should move beyond occasional consultation and become formal partners in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. The article proposes three practical reforms: Regional university-led SDG delivery hubs Outcome-based partnerships among state governments, universities, industry, and civil society Circular bioeconomy living labs that convert local biological resources and waste into viable pro…