Media Industry Leaders Explore Collaboration On Statistical Communication

Chief Isiaq Ajibola, former Managing Director of Daily Trust Newspaper and Founder of CBD Media Edge Communications Limited, paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director/CEO of S. J Communication Services Limited and a former Director of Communication and Public Relations of National Bureau of Statistics, Mr. Sunday Joel Ichedi, at his office in Garki, Abuja.

The visit was aimed at exploring potential areas of collaboration between the two media organizations, particularly in the area of promoting statistical literacy and effective communication of statistical data.

During the meeting, Chief Ajibola underscored the importance of statistics in national development, emphasizing the need to educate the public on how to understand, interpret, and apply statistical information in everyday decision-making.

He noted that making statistics accessible and user-friendly is key to fostering a data-driven culture in Nigeria.

The proposed partnership seeks to harness the combined strengths of both organizations to enhance the communication of statistical information, making it clearer, more engaging, and more impactful for diverse audiences.

Both parties expressed optimism that this collaboration will contribute meaningfully to improving public understanding of data and promoting evidence-based decision-making across sectors.