EXPLORING INFORMATION LITERACY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Information literacy is a critical skill in today's knowledge-driven world, and its significance is 
magnified in the context of sustainable development. This paper explores the information 
literacy towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. Information literacy 
empowers individuals to access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, which is pivotal for 
making informed decisions and fostering sustainable development. In Nigeria, a country with 
diverse challenges and opportunities, information literacy plays a central role in addressing the 
complex issues outlined in the SDGs. As Nigeria strives to achieve the SDGs, information 
literacy must be integrated into national development strategies. Enhancing information literacy 
skills across all sectors of society will empower individuals to make informed decisions,
contribute to economic growth, and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. 
Furthermore, information literacy is a key driver for innovation, entrepreneurship, and 
sustainable development, aligning with the broader global goals of leaving no one behind and 
creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. It was highly recommended that, 
government should collaborate with educational authorities to integrate information literacy into 
the national curriculum from primary to tertiary levels. Government should provide training and 
professional development opportunities for educators to enhance their own information literacy 
skills and teaching methods. They should equip teachers with resources and tools to incorporate 
information literacy into their classrooms effectively.