NES partners Ogun to train public servants on policy, planning

The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has proposed a collaborative effort with the state government to strengthen data-driven governance, policy implementation, and accountability. The society aims to achieve this through targeted capacity-building initiatives for public servants across various government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

According to a statement, the proposed partnership would involve developing programs specifically for planning officers, statisticians, and data analysts. This initiative is designed to enhance their skills in data analysis, strategic planning, and effective policy execution, thereby supporting evidence-based decision-making within the state administration.

This proposal was presented during a courtesy visit by the NES executive members, led by Chairperson Prof. Comfort Moradeke Amire of Crawford University, to the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan. Prof. Amire emphasized that the training program is part of the society's broader commitment to promoting good governance and fostering sustainable economic development in Ogun State.

Beyond training, the NES also intends to institutionalize the annual production of a State Economic Outlook Report. Furthermore, the society plans to bolster program evaluation processes and establish a knowledge hub dedicated to continuous policy research and training within the state's MDAs. NES expressed confidence that its expertise in policy research, economic modeling, and applied training would significantly contribute to Ogun State's development agenda.

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The proposed capacity-building training program was designed to enhance the capacity of government personnel in data analysis, planning and policy implementation. The initiative forms part of the society’s commitment to supporting evidence-based governance and sustainable economic development in Ogun State.