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By Ruth Ajawu
My parents in their benevolence kept me in a bubble: a bubble of perpetual provision and financial security. I had zero worries and big dreams. There was this picture in mind of what my life would look like: graduate from the university by 19, get a well-paying job that would cater to my expensive tastes immediately after, and make a meaningful impact in my community by funding sustainability projects.
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By Umeh Cynthia
In the journey towards sustainable development, investing in the education, training, and employment of young people is not just a goal—it is a necessity. Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) highlights the importance of promoting youth employment, education, and training to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. By 2020, the aim was to substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. While progress has been made, there is still much work to be done.
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By Umeh Cynthia
Assuring equal opportunities and minimizing outcome disparities are essential cornerstones in the endeavor to create a just and equitable society. To accomplish Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), it is imperative that discriminatory laws, policies, and practices are abolished and that acceptable laws, policies, and actions are promoted. It is about establishing an environment in which everyone, regardless of background or situation, has an equal chance to prosper.