Tinubu Administration Launches Data-Driven Reforms with CESPS, Achieves Gains in Security, Economy
By Damilola Adeleke
The Tinubu administration has introduced the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS), by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) aimed at fostering data-driven governance.
The inaugural CESPS report revealed a comprehensive breakdown of crime incidence across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The North West recorded the highest crime rates with 14.4 million cases, while the South East had the lowest at 6.2 million.
Despite these figures, the report underscores significant progress in addressing insecurity. Compared to 2023, when crime rates were alarmingly high, the 2024 data demonstrates improved coordination among security agencies.
The administration’s efforts have led to a marked reduction in kidnappings, armed banditry, and cattle rustling. Notably, the activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have dwindled, following the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a key provocateur based in Finland.
Additionally, fewer school attacks were recorded in the North, signaling a positive shift in the fight against crime under the current administration.Inflation and Food Security
The CESPS report also highlighted the slight uptick in inflation, attributed to floods in northern states such as Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and Gombe. These natural disasters disrupted agricultural production, exacerbating food scarcity and driving up prices. In response, President Tinubu’s administration acted swiftly, distributing 2.1 million bags of fertilizer and approving ₦30 billion for mechanized farming through federal universities of agriculture. Furthermore, truckloads of 50kg bags of rice were sent to all 36 states to combat hunger and stabilize food prices.
To enhance long-term food security, the government, in partnership with the World Bank, allocated $600 million to rehabilitate 200,000 kilometers of rural roads. This initiative aims to improve food production and distribution nationwide.
The report also detailed strides in economic reform. The Tinubu administration has significantly reduced Nigeria’s debt-to-equity ratio from 97:3 to 68:32 within a year, a remarkable achievement that underscores fiscal prudence. It has also cleared ₦7 billion in foreign exchange arrears and boosted foreign reserves to over $40 billion.These measures are part of broader efforts to stabilize the economy and redirect governance toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
