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Statistics will Play Main Function in Tinubu’s 8-Level Agenda – Bagudu
The Minister of Finances and Financial Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has stated statistics would play a significant position in assessing the implementation of the Federal Authorities’s 8-Level Agenda.
He stated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken steps to strengthen the statistical system which he stated is paramount to guage the present place and subsequent progress of the administration.
Bagudu spoke in Abuja whereas declaring open the Nationwide Stakeholders’ Workshop on the manufacturing of Nationwide Technique for the Improvement of Statistics (NSDS) Part III, 2024-2028.
Bagudu who was represented by the Everlasting Secretary within the Ministry, Mr. Neboliseh Akoh, counseled the Nationwide Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for organising the workshop which is geared in the direction of drawing a growth roadmap for the nation by means of a dependable statistical system.
“As we transfer ahead, we acknowledge the significance of collaboration and synergy amongst all stakeholders. The profitable implementation of the NSDS depends in your experience, dedication, and dedication.
“We should work collectively to construct a strong and responsive statistical system that helps the aspirations and well-being of our individuals. I encourage everybody current at the moment to actively interact within the discussions, share your insights, and contribute in the direction of the manufacturing of the NSDS, 2024-2028. Your inputs are invaluable, and it’s by means of your collective efforts that we are going to chart a path in the direction of a stronger and extra responsive Nigerian Statistical System.
“I’m certainly delighted to notice that this occasion was deliberate to evaluate the Nationwide Statistical System, harness inputs and proffer suggestions for the manufacturing of the Nationwide Technique for the Improvement of Statistics (NSDS) in Nigeria, 2024-2028.
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“As you’re all conscious, the NSDS is a globally-recognised framework for statistical growth, serving because the spine of evidence-based decision-making, coverage formulation, and nationwide growth. Through the years, the NSDS has performed an instrumental position in enhancing the standard, relevance, and accessibility of statistical information in Nigeria. It has additionally supplied the mandatory steering for the systematic and coordinated growth of statistical actions in our nice nation.
“Right now, as we embark on the event of the brand new NSDS for 2024-2028, our goals are clear as we search to additional rework our statistical system, increasing its attain and capacities,” the Minister stated.
He stated additional that the brand new NSDS will bridge present gaps and challenges, setting the stage for a unified, built-in, and complete information manufacturing system that precisely displays the nation’s present realities.
“It’s our collective endeavour to make sure that the brand new NSDS not solely addresses the strategic problems with the previous 5 years but in addition anticipates and adapts to the evolving statistical panorama.
“This part of the NSDS, Part III (2024-2028), has immense significance for our nation as we proceed our journey in the direction of reworking the Nigerian Statistical System (NSS) to develop the nationwide economic system and society at massive.
“The necessity to improve the effectiveness of our statistical system has been of persistent concern for successive governments, and with the intervention of the NSDS, we have now made important progress on this regard.
“Lastly, I want to specific my profound gratitude to all stakeholders, Improvement Companions, and different contributors who’ve joined us on this endeavour. I sit up for witnessing the transformative affect of the NSDS Part III on our statistical system and its important position in Nigeria’s growth.
“Collectively, we will be sure that our statistical panorama not solely meets worldwide requirements but in addition fulfils the distinctive necessities of our beloved nation,” the Minister added.
