Sokoto Budget Ministry to strengthen Bureau of Statistics, all departments for effective service delivery

Spread the word The Sokoto State Bureau of Statistics and all departments of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Development are to be strengthened for optimum service delivery.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner of the Ministry, Dr. Bashir Muhammad Achida, while declaring open a Three-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Newly Recruited Staff on The Basic Principles of Budgeting, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

The workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with UNICEF, is holding at Sokoto Guest Inn, Sokoto.

Dr. Achida described the Bureau of Statistics as a critical institution in the state’s development process, noting that effective budgeting and planning depend on accurate and reliable data.

According to him, the ministry cannot function effectively without statistics, as data provides the foundation for identifying development priorities and ensuring appropriate allocation of public resources.

He assured that every department will receive the necessary attention and support to improve performance, and urged staff to remain committed to their responsibilities.

The commissioner further stressed the need to properly organise the ministry’s operations, considering that many of its responsibilities involve both field and office-based activities.

He expressed confidence that strengthening departments, building staff capacity, and enhancing availability of reliable data will lead to more effective planning and sustainable development in Sokoto State.

In his address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Buhari Umar Musheshi, who was represented by the Director Economic Planning, Sani Abdullahi, said the workshop is designed to equip participants with foundational tools, frameworks and methodologies needed to excel in their assigned duties.