With its administration goal of running an all-inclusive data-driven socio-economic agenda, the Tinubu administration through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has debuted with a concept tailored towards reporting issues within the polity that are data-backed.
The latest, which is called Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), is a novel concept that seeks to ensure that information rolled out to the public are data-driven, but not on conjectures or mere assumptions.
The Special Adviser, Policy Communications to the president, Barr. Daniel Bwala, said, on security: “The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) in its first report on its debut has released the below data based on survey conducted across the six (6) geopolitical zones in the country;
South east – 6.2m, South west – 6.9m, South south – 7.7m, North east – 7.9m,
North central – 8.8m, North west – 14.4m.
“While the South east recorded the lowest incidence in crime experience with 6.2m, the North west was said to have had the largest with 14.4m. However, it is instructive to state without equivocation that the report released by the NBS is a pointer to the several efforts of the current administration in addressing the security challenges ubiquitous in the country. Unlike what obtained in the preceding year 2023 where crime incidences were pronounced high and at a crescendo, the 2024 report largely revealed the synergy between all relevant security architectures of the country – including military and paramilitary agencies, not forgetting private sector collaborations fostered by the Renewed Hope administration of Mr. President.
“The Latin word speaks to this undeniable fact – rep ipsa loquitor – facts speak for itself. The country has witnessed a drastic decline in cases of incessant kidnapping in the South, armed banditry, and cattle rustling in the North, especially North West. The activities of the proscribed group from the South East, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its affiliate – the Eastern Security Network, otherwise known as ‘Unknown Gunmen’ have largely reduced, and more importantly, the recent arrest of the Finland-based agent provocateur, Simon Ekpa who had hitherto instigated endless onslaughts on people from the South East.
Continuing, the statement said, “On Inflation: On the other hand, the report about a slight increase in the inflation is plausible relative to the recent natural disaster experienced by some states from the Northern extraction. The recent flood disaster that ravaged Borno State with a spill over to states like Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe States would no doubt have a devastating impact on agriculture produce given that the nation depends on the North for food production. Understandably, the flood, with its concomitant effect, would naturally shoot up prices of goods.
“However, as a government, President Tinubu administration’s prompt response to the sad experience clearly showed leadership that is woven around empathy for the ordinary Nigerians on the streets. The quick intervention from the federal government is commendable. It is noteworthy that the Tinubu administration, more than any government, has responded swiftly on the issue of the food crisis.
