NBS, IMF Strengthen Collaboration on Public Sector Debt Statistics
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), led by the Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, has received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a mission visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in the area of public sector debt statistics.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both institutions to hold extensive discussions on the collection, collation, management, and analysis of public sector debt data to support evidence-based policymaking and economic planning in Nigeria.
The discussions underscored the critical role of accurate and reliable statistics in promoting transparency, fiscal sustainability, and informed decision-making.
As Nigeria continues to navigate a dynamic economic environment, both organisations emphasised the importance of credible data systems in shaping sound macroeconomic and financial policies.
The visit also reinforced the shared commitment of the NBS and IMF to enhancing statistical capacity and improving the quality of official statistics in line with international best practices.
Speaking during the meeting, Adeniran expressed appreciation to the IMF for its sustained technical support and partnership with the Bureau, particularly during the recently concluded Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercises.
He noted that the collaboration has contributed significantly to strengthening Nigeria’s statistical system and expressed optimism about deeper cooperation between the NBS and IMF in advancing data-driven development and institutional capacity building.
