Nigeria Needs Data to Plan for Emergencies – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Nigeria Needs Data to Plan for Emergencies – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said data is a very critical component for economic planning and good governance.

Sanwo-Olu said the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus pandemic has shown that Nigerian leaders need to place a premium on gathering of data if the couhtry truly desires to move forward socially and economically.

Sanwo-Olu said the absence of data on the identities of residents slowed down planning activities as the nation grapples with several issues that emanated from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said data is critical to planning during emergencies such as COVID-19.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, while answering questions as a guest on the digital edition of the platform, a Covenant Christian Centre socio-political program, said no nation can maximize her full potential without data.

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COVID-19: Nigeria Needs Data to Plan for Emergencies – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said data is a very critical component for economic planning and good governance. Sanwo-Olu said the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus pandemic has shown that Nigerian leaders need to place a premium on gathering of data if the couhtry truly desires to move forward socially and economically. Sanwo-Olu said the absence of data on the identities of residents slowed down planning activities as the nation grapples with several issues that emanated from the COVID-19 pandemic. He said data is critical to planning during emergencies such as COVID-19. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while answering questions as a guest on the digital edition of the platform, a Covenant Christian Centre socio-political program, said no nation can maximize her full potential without data. @theplatformnigeria @jidesanwoolu . . . #theplatform #Covid19Lagos #lagosagainstcovid19 #takeresponsibility #data #stayhomestaysafe #curbingthespreadofcoronavirus #socialdistancing #ForAGreaterLagos #LASG

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