The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework for addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges worldwide. They are designed to guide global efforts to achieve sustainable development by 2030 and provide a shared blueprint for governments, organizations, and individuals to work together toward a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Education plays a very important role in the progress and societal development of any nation. It is an indispensable component of human life, and the Indian Constitution recognizes this fact by making education a shared responsibility of the national and state governments, highlighting the significance of high-quality education.

The teacher is an important part in the educational system. Teachers and institutions are instruments in imparting education, a potent tool for shaping future generations. A well-educated and trained teacher knows his duties very well and he accepts this responsibility with ease. Education often referred to as the backbone of society, by which advancements are made in a variety of fields, including technology, business, economics, peace, social justice, and human rights. The success of these developments depends on an educated population.

This paper explores the challenges of teachers for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper also recommends that in view of the invaluable role of teachers in the life of any nation, the government should increase the funding of teacher education sector by devoting a minimum of 30% of its annual budget on the training and professional development of teachers through in-service training, seminars, conferences, workshops on ICT programs and provision of infrastructural facilities.