The Founder of CBD Media Edge Communications Limited, Chief Isiaq Ajibola, and Managing Director/CEO of S. J Communication Services Limited, Mr. Sunday Joel Ichedi, have opened discussions on how best to enlighten the public on statistical news and analysis with a view to encouraging evidence-based planning and development in the country.
The duo initiated the collaborative move when Ajibola paid a courtesy visit to the S.J Communications boss and former Director of Communication and Public Relations of National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), at his office in Garki, Abuja.
Specifically, the visit was aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between the two media organizations, particularly in the area of promoting statistical literacy and effective communication of statistical data to the public.
During the meeting, Ajibola, who is a former Managing Director of Daily Trust newspaper, underscored the importance of statistics in national development, emphasizing the need to educate the public on how to understand, interpret, and apply statistical information in everyday decision-making.
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He noted that making statistics accessible and user-friendly was crucial to fostering a data-driven culture in Nigeria.
According to a statement on the discussions between the industry leaders on Tuesday, the proposed partnership seeks to harness the combined strengths of both organizations to enhance the communication of statistical information, making it clearer, more engaging, and more impactful for diverse audiences.
They expressed optimism that the partnership would significantly improve public understanding of data and promoting evidence-based decision-making across all sectors of the nation’s political economy and by extension, the global economic system.
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Managing Director/CEO of S. J Communication Services Limited, Mr. Sunday Joel Ichedi, (left) and the Founder of CBD Media Edge Communications Limited, Chief Isiaq Ajibola, when the later paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Ichedi’s office at Garki Abuja recently.
