• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

‘FG Can Use Data, Statistics To Solve National Problems’

by Samuel Abulude
3 weeks ago
in News
Olusesan Olufolabo
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

A chief lecturer in the Department of Statistics at Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Olusesan Olufolabo, has called on the federal government and other government agencies in Nigeria to use statistics and data more effectively to surmount its major challenges, especially in the areas of health, education, and national planning.

Advertisement

Olufolabo, who stated this in a paper he presented as the 18th Inaugural Lecturer of the college, titled ‘Unlocking Insights: The Power of Statistics in Today’s Data-Driven World’, explained how using statistics properly can help improve the lives of Nigerians and guide government policies.

In his research, which involved data from over 8,000 women aged 15 to 49 in Nigeria, Dr Olufolabo found that infant deaths were more common among children of uneducated mothers and those who lived in rural areas. At the same time, babies who stopped breastfeeding early had a higher chance of dying within their first year.

He said the finding, based on statistics, led to the policy of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months in the world.

He pointed out that decisions without proper data are often ineffective and advocated that schools, research centres, and government agencies should include statisticians in their planning and research teams.

RELATED

Jigawa Assembly Recalls 4 Suspended LG Chairmen

Jigawa Reintroduces House-to-House Sanitary Inspection

3 minutes ago
ASUU, CONUA And Federal Govt’s Quest To End Public Varsity  Strikes

ASUU ATBU Decries Govt’s Failure To Pay Salaries

3 minutes ago

The scholar postulated that statistics empowers people to address global challenges, innovate across industries, and improve the quality of life by transforming raw data into meaningful knowledge.

He explained that choosing a statistical technique or tool has become a significant problem, especially for individuals not grounded in the field.

He added that it is important to state that statisticians need to keep abreast of quite a number of facts in order to correctly decide what statistical technique to use for a particular data set in terms of analysis.

“Statistics is now a cornerstone of scientific inquiry, enabling researchers to test hypotheses, validate theories, and draw conclusions. Fields such as medicine, engineering, climate science, and social science rely heavily on statistical analysis to understand phenomena, design experiments, and evaluate interventions.

“From developing life-saving drugs to studying the impact of climate change, statistics stands as a key driver of innovation and progress.’’


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Digital expertise
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

EQUI-RESP Africa Project To Provide Equipment For Diagnosis Of Respiratory Diseases

Next Post

Democracy Day: Babayemi Advocates Good Governance

Samuel Abulude

Samuel Abulude

You May Like

Jigawa Assembly Recalls 4 Suspended LG Chairmen
News

Jigawa Reintroduces House-to-House Sanitary Inspection

2025/07/06
ASUU, CONUA And Federal Govt’s Quest To End Public Varsity  Strikes
News

ASUU ATBU Decries Govt’s Failure To Pay Salaries

2025/07/06
Bauchi Govt Donates N100m To Vigilante Groups
News

Gov Mohammed Mourns Kirfi Tragedy Victims, Donates To Families

2025/07/06
Zamfara Lawmaker, Former LG Chairman Arrested Over Link With Bandits
News

Zamfara Debunks Lawmakers’ Allegation Of Poor Performance

2025/07/06
No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt
News

No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

2025/07/06
Pharmacists Plan Legal Action To Enforce National Social Health Insurance Act 2022
News

Over 50% Of Drugs In Circulation Fake –Pharmacists

2025/07/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Jigawa Reintroduces House-to-House Sanitary Inspection

ASUU ATBU Decries Govt’s Failure To Pay Salaries

Gov Mohammed Mourns Kirfi Tragedy Victims, Donates To Families

Zamfara Debunks Lawmakers’ Allegation Of Poor Performance

No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

Over 50% Of Drugs In Circulation Fake –Pharmacists

Ex-Minister Waziri Dumps PDP For ADC

NEDC Empowers Bauchi PWDs To Curb Street Begging

South-South APC Endorses Tinubu, Govs As Sole Candidates For 2027

Wait Till 2031, Presidency Tells New Opposition Party

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.