International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume VI, Issue IX, September 2022|ISSN 2454-6186

COVID-19 and Sustainable Development: An Assessment of Global Efforts Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Nigeria

AMODU, Akeem Adekunle¹; OYEDOKUN, Dolapo Michael²*, & ADEOLU-AKANDE Modupeola Atoke^3
1,²Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria,
³Department of Management and Accounting, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria,
*Correspondence Author

Abstract: Ever since the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic in early 2020, it has spread to over 200 countries across the globe, claiming over 6 million lives, disrupting the world economy, and impeding the United Nations global development framework (Sustainable Development Goals). Due to the challenges posed by the virus, several agreements, policies, and efforts have been made at the international level to curb the spread of the deadly virus. This study, therefore, examined the global policies of COVID-19 towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria with a specific focus on SDG-3 which aims at “Good Health and Well‐Being”. The data analysed in this study were sourced through a structured questionnaire. 70 copies of questionnaires were distributed Oyo State SDGs Office and some selected health institutions in Oyo State. The results of the findings showed that WHO and the World Powers have been assisting Nigeria with health equipment, funds, and the development of healthcare centres in the fight against the epidemic. The study, however, concluded that the achievement of the SDG-3 by the year 2030 depends on the actions and policies of the government, the policy-makers and the several agencies saddled with a matter concerning health matters and national development. The study implored the world powers and other developed countries to continue with the supply of humanitarian, materials, medical and financial assistance to the developing countries so the entire world can achieve SDG-3 by 2030. The study further recommends that. the government, health institutions, and several concerned Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) take necessary actions to ensure other health-related issues are not neglected while tackling COVID-19.

Keywords: COVID-19, Global health policy, Sustainable Development Goals, SDG-3, Nigeria.

I. INTRODUCTION

Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan China in late 2019 and its pandemic declaration in March 2020, research and development efforts have focused on gaining a better knowledge of the epidemiology of the new coronavirus as a “super spreader” of infectious illness. Along with these efforts, major health agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended several pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical interventions for infection prevention and control to reduce morbidity and

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