Shettima flays fragmented data production in Nigeria

From Isaac Anumihe and Adline Elechi, Abuja
The Federal Government today flayed the fragmented nature of producing data in Nigeria which, to a large extent, results in conflicting figures.
The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, who spoke at the 50th anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON), said that federal agencies, state governments, local governments and private institutions often collect information using different classifications, definitions, systems and reporting schedules.
So, the result can be duplication, gaps and conflicting figures, he said.
“We need interoperating systems, common standards and clear institutional responsibilities. The ...