Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, underscores the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to lift most Nigerians out of poverty.
Speaking at the Geospatial Ecosystem Round Table Meeting in Abuja, Bagudu highlighted the administration’s focus on social welfare inclusion and security under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister emphasized the significance of geospatial technology for planning and implementation, affirming its essential role in the economic and social development of the country.
He stated that the administration recognizes the importance of leveraging geospatial data, particularly through initiatives like the Nigeria Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data (GRID3), for national development planning and policy decision-making.
Bagudu noted the critical role of the ministry in integrating geospatial data into national projects and programs, with the aim of adoption at the sub-national level.
He emphasized that using geospatial technology is crucial for achieving equitable distribution of infrastructure, education, security, and health services, taking into account population demography, including gender and other vulnerabilities.