In an ideal situation these exercises, which are routine statistical practices, need not attract much noise and ceremonies, but given the delays and irregularity in the conduct of some major statistical activities, this has become a significant part of our data production.

Furthermore, given the informal nature and structure of our economy, which creates an additional burden for data collection, these exercises have become much more pronounced in our statistical production.

It is for this reason therefore, that when the decision was made to embark on the rebasing exercise, we made it a cardinal objective to ensure inclusivity, collaboration, and partnership throughout the process of these rebasing exercises.

Our experience in recent times has shown that we have no other option than to continue to engage and foster partnerships with all constituents of the statistical system for better results.

As a matter of fact, we are expanding the system to accommodate more stakeholders (producers, suppliers, users) of data, to ensure that we harness all available avenues and opportunities to collect, process, and disseminate statistics to support policy decision-making and monitoring in Nigeria.

In an era of rapid change and global interconnectedness, the need for accurate and timely data has never been greater, and this is why we are engaging with stakeholders like you today, and we are committed to having more of these engagements with other relevant stakeholders.  

Following this very robust and engaging interaction that we had this afternoon; it is my hope and expectation that all present here will take the information about these two critical ongoing exercises and the impact that it is likely to have on your respective sectors and areas of work.

At the culmination of this process, critical stakeholders just like all present here today, will be invited once again to a validation session where the preliminary results will be deliberated before the final public dissemination. Just like many of you, we look forward to this time with excitement and great anticipation.

Let me round up by thanking everyone for your presence here today in joining us for this exercise and your very useful contributions. Your participation is a testament to your commitment to the progress and development of our national life, particularly those of you who have come in from outside Abuja, I thank you all most sincerely for your participation at this event.

We look forward to a more fruitful and productive partnership and engagement even as we move along with both processes.

I thank you all for your kind attention.