African statisticians, meeting in Banjul for the 18th Session of the Committee of Directors of National Statistical Offices, have called for enhanced support for statistical systems to promote education across the continent.

Under the theme “Contribution of Statistics to Educate an African Fit for Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access,” the event emphasizes leveraging data to strengthen education frameworks and improve access.

Nyakassi Sanyang, Gambia’s Statistician General, highlighted the pivotal role of accurate data in shaping policies for a resilient and inclusive education system.