Eniola Ifeoluwa OLUFEMI2025-06-192025-06-192024-12Kate TurabiaMPAhttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/978The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 marked a momentous global commitment to address a wide spectrum of interconnected challenges, from eradicating poverty to promoting environmental sustainability. While these goals are universally accepted and endorsed, their successful realization necessitates the active involvement of governments at various levels, including local governments, which serve as the frontline agents of governance closest to the daily lives of citizens. This study therefore, analyzes the role of local governments in implementing sustainability development goals using Ibadan South East LGA. The study employed mixed method of descriptive research design. Purposively sampling was used to select all the 12 councilors of the 12 wards in Ibadan South East LGA. Three members from the executive members of the Ibadan South East LGA were also be part of the study. A questionnaire and an interview guide were used to collect necessary data for the study. Data gathered were analyzed and presented using exploratory analysis and descriptive statistics. It was found that the Ibadan South East LGG possesses a strong awareness and alignment with the United Nations SDGs; LGA faces significant challenges in implementing the SDGs which include limited financial resources, infrastructure limitations, and political and administrative factors that complicate policy implementation. Additionally, the complex nature of the SDGs presents difficulties in addressing them comprehensively, and the LGA struggles to secure external funding for SDG projects; the LGA does not encounter challenges related to the availability of qualified human resources for SDG initiatives, indicating a strong local capacity for implementation; the LGA employs various strategies for data collection in relation to the SDGs. It was recommended that there should be a continue educational programs and workshops to maintain and enhance the awareness of SDGs among LGA officials and the community among others. Key Words: Local Government Area, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nigeria Word Count: 295enLocal Government AreaSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)NigeriaThesis