An interaction with a youth in abeokuta,Ogun , Nigeria
My interviewee is Biola Bakare , a student nurse at The sacred heart school of Nursing , Lantoro Abeokuta.
She represents the concept of a total youth, excerpts below
What is sustainable development to you?
It is a phenomenon that describes the ability to maintain a certain level of progress either into the life of an individual a family, a country and the world at a large.
How can issues be addressed holistically including poverty, the environment, social challenges?
It is by involving the individuals that are directly directly affected by the issues in view. Such individuals should be properly educated on their personal role at combating poverty. Poverty as a social problem demands the consistent response of the affected person.
The government also on their on part should endeavor to provide basic infrastructure that can enable every citizen thrive within the limited resources that are given to them.
Are local inhabitants concerned about global environmental challenges?
From my own point of view, I will say the local inhabitants in my local community are only concerned about what affects them and their family directly. So if global environmental challenges are perceived as a threat to their existence you can bet your bottom dollar that they will be concerned. In a country like Nigeria where I live, people are so self consumed that they care less about their neighbor least to say global challenges.
Are you hopeful that we can avoid a major environmental crisis?
Yes, I am infact, infact I see that the citizenry are beginning to see and experiences the negative effects of not paying proper attention to environmental ethics. This experience hereby motivates them to appreciate a healthy environment and work towards avoiding crisis. The government on their part is beginning to set up structures that can tackle any form of environmental crisis. For example in Ogun state, our government set up an emission control scheme and many other parastatals set up by our present government.
What is a key problem that has appeared in your community? How can you solve them?
Erosion/ flooding. This is as a result of poor drainage systems created either by the government or the citizenry and I think the solution is a joint effort of both the governments and the citizens.
What are the main environmental topics that youth of different countries are concerned about?
Deforestation, flooding, global warming, animal extinction and air pollution
How can youths be empowered to carry out the changes we need in our community?
Youth empowerment can be achieved if the youths are engaged in decision making process.
Education, the youths needs constant education on global issues.
Financial support.
So do you think we can bring about sustainable change.
YES
What is sustainable development to you?
It is a phenomenon that describes the ability to maintain a certain level of progress either into the life of an individual a family, a country and the world at a large.
How can issues be addressed holistically including poverty, the environment, social challenges?
It is by involving the individuals that are directly directly affected by the issues in view. Such individuals should be properly educated on their personal role at combating poverty. Poverty as a social problem demands the consistent response of the affected person.
The government also on their on part should endeavor to provide basic infrastructure that can enable every citizen thrive within the limited resources that are given to them.
Are local inhabitants concerned about global environmental challenges?
From my own point of view, I will say the local inhabitants in my local community are only concerned about what affects them and their family directly. So if global environmental challenges are perceived as a threat to their existence you can bet your bottom dollar that they will be concerned. In a country like Nigeria where I live, people are so self consumed that they care less about their neighbor least to say global challenges.
Are you hopeful that we can avoid a major environmental crisis?
Yes, I am infact, infact I see that the citizenry are beginning to see and experiences the negative effects of not paying proper attention to environmental ethics. This experience hereby motivates them to appreciate a healthy environment and work towards avoiding crisis. The government on their part is beginning to set up structures that can tackle any form of environmental crisis. For example in Ogun state, our government set up an emission control scheme and many other parastatals set up by our present government.
What is a key problem that has appeared in your community? How can you solve them?
Erosion/ flooding. This is as a result of poor drainage systems created either by the government or the citizenry and I think the solution is a joint effort of both the governments and the citizens.
What are the main environmental topics that youth of different countries are concerned about?
Deforestation, flooding, global warming, animal extinction and air pollution
How can youths be empowered to carry out the changes we need in our community?
Youth empowerment can be achieved if the youths are engaged in decision making process.
Education, the youths needs constant education on global issues.
Financial support.
So do you think we can bring about sustainable change.
YES
