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Ogun State government has launched an initiative tagged, Ogun State General Household and Community Survey (OGH&CS), targeted at data-driven governance.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the State Bureau of Statistics, on Monday, the Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, said the survey was the first of its kind in the state, designed to provide comprehensive insights into the living conditions, economic activities, and social dynamics of households and communities.
Mr. Okubadejo explained that the initiative was a cornerstone of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), of the present administration, noting that it underscores the government’s commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth.
“The survey will equip the state with necessary data for strategic planning and policy-making that would address the real needs of the citizens, allocate resources more effectively, and implement policies that foster equitable development. It will help the government to identify gaps and improve resource allocation across all communities, ensuring that every area, regardless of size or location, benefits from developmental initiatives”, he said.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and progress, calling on residents to embrace the OGH&CS initiative with enthusiasm and a shared sense of purpose, highlighting the power of data in achieving meaningful change.
Contributing, his counterpart in Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, highlighted data collection, resource allocation, policy formulation, and urban and rural coverage, as the objectives of the survey, reiterating that such a comprehensive data would aid rapid development across the 20 Local Government Areas.
In his remarks, the Statistician-General for the state, Mr. Tunde Ajayi, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for creating an enabling environment that would cater to households and communities, saying it was essential to leverage official data for state planning and decision-making.
