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Actualization of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as presented by the United Nations in 2015 is a global challenge that may not be feasible in the sub-Saharan Africa by year 2030, except universities play a committed role. This is because; there is greater need for training and awareness creation about the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development in the region to make the desired change. This paper presents a model Centre for Sustainability Studies perspective for institutions in the sub-Saharan Africa. The model center perspective will enable partnership with institutions in Africa and one advanced nation or United Nations team, thereby creating a global network for collaborative research in the region. The model center for sustainability studies will train and certify public servants, government agencies, policy makers, entrepreneurs and personnel from organizations, and students on aspects of the SDGs and sustainability science. There is urgent need to add sustainability knowledge into environmental education and make environmental education a 200 Level compulsory course in higher institutions, and a secondary school certificate exam subject in sub-Saharan Africa. The innovative center for sustainability studies model has 11 training modules designed for disseminating knowledge of SDGs, projected to 2040 in the sub-Saharan Africa.

The present study evaluated the effect of extracts of three spices in control of Callosobruchus subinnotatus (Pic). The experimental design used was completely randomized design (CRD).Ginger, scent leaf and curry leaf were obtained and screened for phytochemical and proximate composition using standard laboratory techniques. The Bambara nut was subjected to three treatments (To, T1, T2 and T3) which were replicated 4 times. To was used as control while the rest were treated with the spices. Results from the study showed that the highest mortality rate was recorded on 100g of Ginger extract having percentage mortality of 93.33% (T3). It was followed by scent leaf with a mortality rate of 43.33% (T1). The result also showed that Ginger powder extract gave the lower mean number of holes (41) and with lower weight loss of 4.9% of nuts amongst the extracts used. Bambara nuts that were not treated with plant spice extracts (To) gave the highest mean number of holes or punctures (211) and the highest weight loss 25.5% of nuts. Conclusion of this study is that the plant extracts were effective at controlling Callosobruchus subinnotatus, though at varying degrees. These biopesticides are part of humans and animals food, often are used as ethno-medicines, and are more environmentally friendly being biodegradable, so all these things recommend to be used in the detriment of chemical pesticides. .