From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, declared that accurate and timely compilation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the state level remains a vital instrument for driving inclusive and evidence-based development across Nigeria.
He made the statement during the first 2-day 2025 bi-annual meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS), which is currently underway in Katsina State.
According to him, strengthening the process of compiling sub-national GDP will not only enhance economic planning but also help in tracking growth, identifying development gaps, and shaping policies tailored to the unique realities of each state.
Adeniran noted that the meeting, themed “Promoting Development at the Sub-national Level Through Improved GDP Compilation”, is expected to spark insightful dialogue, generate practical solutions, and lay the groundwork for meaningful progress in the production of reliable state-level GDP data.
He called on stakeholders — including policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and citizens — to recognize the immense value of improved GDP data in facilitating equitable development and better governance outcomes.
Meanwhile, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda commended the National Bureau of Statistics for its technical support in compiling the state’s GDP data from 2018 to 2023. Represented by his deputy, Faruk Lawal Jobe, the governor disclosed that efforts to begin the compilation of 2024 and 2025 GDP data will soon commence.
Governor Radda described accurate data as a critical tool for planning and effective policy implementation, urging participants to develop more efficient methodologies for GDP compilation and address the developmental delays facing sub-national entities.
He pledged to provide the necessary financial backing to the State Bureau of Statistics to ensure the successful execution of its responsibilities.
Our correspondent reports that the meeting is being attended by statisticians from all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
