PARLIAMENTARY
budget committee has said it’s pleased with services offered by the
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in coordination and issuance of
official statistics in the country.
The
committee’s chairperson, Ms Hawa Ghasia, speaking here during a
committee’s visit to the
bureau’s headquarters over the weekend, said
NBS has demonstrated professionalism in carrying out its activities.
“We’re
satisfied with the good services provided by NBS in coordinating
official statistics,” said the committee’s chairlady during the visit.
Ms
Ghasia urged NBS to provide Members of Parliament with various
statistics to facilitate them in carrying out their duties in the house
and in their constituencies.
“When
the MPs are equipped with accurate statistics, they are in good
position to argue in the parliament for the government to take action,”
she observed, adding that NBS was an important institution, which
provides the government with clear picture of various services and
feedback on the services.
On
her part, NBS Director General, Dr Albina Chuwa, attributed the great
achievements to good cooperation between the government and wananchi.
“We’re
grateful to the committee for having time to visit our offices. We will
continue ensuring that the government gets accurate and official
statistics timely to facilitate development programmes,” said the NBS
boss.
She
pointed out that statistics were vital for implementation of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Five Year Development Plan
(FYDP).
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