Section 2: Objectives of the national Statistical System.

The objectives of the System shall be to -(a) raise public awareness about the importance and role of statistical information to society;
(b) collect, process, analyses and disseminate quality statistical data;
(c) promote the use of best practice and international standards in statistical production, management and dissemination;
(d) promote the use of statistical data and information at individual, institutional, local government area, state, National and International levels, especially for evidence-based policy design and decision-making; and
(e) build sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information in the country for planning purposes, co-ordination of the National Statistical System.