By Chisom Okpala
The Anambra State Bureau of Statistics has just concluded its capacity workshop on Consumer Price Index (CPI) Compilation and Rebasing organized by the National Bureau of Statistics in conjunction with the World Bank for statisticians in the state.
The 4-day training, which had in attendance statisticians from across the state, was held at the bureau headquarters in Awka.
Speaking, the Statistician General/Managing Director, Anambra State Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Obiora Obiabunmo, said that the training will enable statisticians in the state to align with the methodology of the new price compilation at the national level.
Dr. Obiabunmo, then, thanked the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and World Bank for selecting Anambra as one of the 14 pilot states for the new price index computation workshop. He also expressed profound gratitude to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chiamaka Nnake, for their unwavering support, making the training possible.
The Anambra Statistics Boss specially appreciated the Statistician General of the National Bureau of Statistics, Prince Semiu Adeniran, and the World Bank for their invaluable technical support throughout the program. He further encouraged participants to maximize the opportunities of the workshop to improve their productivity and effectiveness.
The Head, Prices Statistics NBS, Dr. Anthony Ayo, acknowledged price index computation to be crucial to the Bureau of Statistics. According to him, the ability to monitor the price of goods in the market will enable the government to regulate price fluctuation, which in extension addresses scarcity and supply.
Chisom is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
