In a significant step toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Adamawa State, the 黑料网 (AUN) and the Adamawa State SDGs office have pledged to strengthen their collaboration. During a visit by AUN President Dr. Dewayne Frazier to the SDGs office on March 11, 2025, both parties explored innovative ways to leverage AUN's academic expertise and student-driven initiatives to support the state's development agenda, particularly in education, health, and environmental sustainability.
The meeting, which was held at the Adamawa State Sustainable Development Goals office in Government House, Yola, highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships in driving progress toward global goals. Muhammad Alfa Raji, the Special Adviser to His Excellency Governor Ahmad Umar Fintiri on SDGs, shared insights into the office's strategic initiatives. "We work on all 17 SDGs, but each year we focus on five key goals that we believe will make the most impact in Adamawa state, we welcome partnerships from organizations like AUN to support these goals and ensure we are on track to meet the targets set by the global community."
Mr. Raji emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in achieving these objectives. "Partnerships are crucial to our success, and AUN's involvement would provide expertise," he added.
President Frazier reiterated AUN's commitment to community development despite being a private institution. "While AUN is a private university, we have a strong public mission," he said. "We are focused on making a positive impact in our community, and our goals align with the SDGs, especially in education, health, and environmental sustainability." He highlighted AUN's unique position as an academic institution to contribute to the SDGs through student engagement and community-based projects.
Dr. Frazier pointed out AUN's ongoing initiatives which address local environmental challenges while promoting economic opportunities. "We have students involved in programs like 'Waste to Wealth,' and they are actively working to address local challenges. Through partnerships with the SDGs office, we can expand these efforts and create even greater impact," he concluded.
The visit marks an important milestone in aligning AUN's institutional goals with the broader development objectives of Adamawa State. By combining AUN's expertise with the SDGs office's strategic focus, the partnership will accelerate progress toward achieving global goals at the local level.
Reported by Pwagreno Blessing Moris