CSEA hosted a sensitization workshop in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), titled “Understanding New Nigerian Labour Force Statistics,” on Monday, March 18, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The event provided a platform for experts and other stakeholders to deliberate on the importance and impact of Labour force statistics data for policy formulation and resource allocation, amongst others.
The workshop featured presentation that provided an overview of the National Labour Force Statistics and the Nigerian labour market; highlighting critical indicators and trends such as labour force participation, unemployment rates, demograpghy, etc
The panel conversations explored the role of labour force data in Nigeria’s employment generation strategies and skills development programs, the challenges government agencies face in accessing accurate statistics, and the potential for academic institutions to collaborate with policymakers to translate labour market research into actionable policy recommendations.