The government of Bauchi State has established a 40-member advisory committee focused on fostering data-driven and informed government policies.
At the inauguration on Thursday, the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, stated that the committee, functioning under the State Bureau of Statistics, will assess the statistical programs of different agencies each year. The aim is to improve collaboration, minimize effort redundancy, and create a unified state statistics program.
Hammayo additionally encouraged the committee to create strategies that guarantee consistent standards and methods among agencies, emphasizing the enhancement of the quality, comparability, and promptness of their statistical results.
The importance of statistics in governance is immense. “It serves as the basis for our planning activities and the standard against which we evaluate advancement,” he remarked. “We need to guarantee that statistical integrity is maintained and that the data is utilized to inform policies that meet the needs and ambitions of the populace.”
He stressed the importance of transparency, accuracy, and integrity, encouraging the committee to reflect these values in their efforts. “You are given an important responsibility, and we believe completely in your capability to lead the State Bureau of Statistics in achieving its objectives.”
Hammayo also emphasized the dedication of the State Executive Governor to back efforts that foster data-driven governance, transparency, and accountability.
He remarked, “This signifies the start of a fresh chapter in our state’s advancement, during which we will establish a solid groundwork for a future that is thriving, just, equitable, and grounded in evidence.”
The committee members were chosen from diverse directorates of research, planning, and statistics within ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including higher institutions and the Federal Road Safety Corps, among others.