The start of a new year always presents an opportunity to reflect, re-energise, and set new goals. At the National Bureau of Statistics, we begin 2025 with a strong sense of purpose and a renewed commitment to our core mission: providing timely, credible, and relevant data to guide development planning and evidence-based policymaking in Nigeria.
The past year marked significant progress in strengthening our statistical capacity. We successfully concluded several major surveys, including the National Agricultural Sample Census—our first in three decades—the third round of the Corruption Survey, and the fifth wave of the General Household Survey Panel. Each of these milestones represents a historic achievement for the Bureau. We also made substantial headway in the rebasing of both the Consumer Price Index and Gross Domestic Product. Combined with our regular data releases, these efforts have enhanced our ability to meet national and international data demands with greater accuracy, relevance, and confidence.
In 2025, our work will build on these achievements and embrace forward-looking innovation. This year, we are restarting the Job Creation Survey after a four-year pause, providing essential insights into employment trends and labour market dynamics. We will also release the rebased CPI and GDP figures—key benchmarks for understanding inflation and economic performance—as well as complete the Producer Price Index and the National Agricultural Sample Survey.
To enhance the robustness and timeliness of our price data, we are integrating artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing into our collection methodologies. These innovations will expand our reach, improve data accuracy, and position NBS at the frontier of modern statistical practice.
In line with our vision of a responsive, future-ready statistical system, we are also investing in the technical capacity of our staff. Through targeted training and skills development, we aim to equip our team with the tools and expertise required to meet global standards and adapt to the evolving data landscape.
Recognising the importance of collaboration in building a truly national statistical system, we are strengthening our engagement with state statistical agencies. By aligning methodologies and deepening cooperation, we aim to ensure consistency, quality, and reliability in data produced across all levels of government.
We remain focused on our broader goal: delivering data that matters—data that shapes policy, informs the public, and supports national development. Our ongoing work to develop a national data integration framework will ensure alignment with the Federal Government’s 8-point agenda and support coordinated planning across sectors.
While the tasks before us are ambitious, we are confident in our readiness to meet them. We welcome continued collaboration with partners, institutions, and data users who share our vision for a stronger, more data-literate Nigeria.
On behalf of the entire team at the National Bureau of Statistics, I thank you for your trust, partnership, and support. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service in all that we do.
Wishing you a fulfilling, impactful, and prosperous 2025.
Best Wishes,
Prince Adeyemi Adeniran
Statistician-General of the Federation/ Chief Executive Officer
National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria.
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