Kano Govt Directs All Survey, Census Activities to Pass Through Bureau of Statistics

The Kano State Government has directed all organisations and individuals planning to conduct surveys or censuses in the state to work directly with the Kano State Bureau of Statistics before embarking on any data collection exercise.

The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Field Service (Census and Survey), Auwalu Ya’u, who said the order aligns with the Kano State Bureau of Statistics Law No. 2 of 2014 and a recent circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

He stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had ordered the full enforcement of the law to ensure proper coordination and standardisation of data collection activities across all sectors.

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According to the statement, “no survey or census may be undertaken in Kano State without the prior involvement of the Bureau.”

Mr. Ya’u said all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as NGOs, community-based organisations and individual researchers, must notify the Bureau before initiating any data-gathering project.

He added that such organisations are expected to “notify the Bureau of any planned data-collection activity and obtain written consent before commencement.”

They are also required to collaborate with Bureau personnel on questionnaire design, sampling, fieldwork, and data processing to ensure compliance with state standards.

The statement further directed that all final research reports be submitted to the Bureau for scrutiny, stating: “Submit a final report of the findings to the Bureau for validation before dissemination.”

Mr. Ya’u explained that enforcing the law would help strengthen the quality of data used for planning and development in the state. “Your adherence will strengthen the quality and comparability of data across the state and support evidence-based policymaking,” he said.

The statement advised individuals or organisations intending to conduct surveys to contact the Statistician-General or the Director of Field Service for guidance.