A Nigerian in the Diaspora, Haruna Idris, has called on the Federal Government to ensure efficient and effective data management in the country.
Idris, a medical practitioner, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja.
He said that with efficient data, Nigeria would resolve many of its developmental challenges.
Idris said with adequate data, the recent Visa restriction of Nigerians by the American Government, Boko Haram attack, insecurity issues, terrorism, corruption, unemployment, social vices among others could be addressed.
According to him, the Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN), introduced by President Olusegun Obasanjo is key to an efficient data system in the country.
He said BRISIN, if implemented would ensure accurate data system that was devoid of speculations and falsehood.
“The news from international organisation says we have 25 million people living with disability without proper care and over 60 per cent of Nigerians are living in poverty; speculations.
“Is it not time we know who is who and what is what in Nigeria? Is it not time we start building Nigerian data and information system called BRISIN?
“All of us in the Diaspora will certainly play our part if called upon, as Nigeria is our country and our job is to see it working with credibility,’’ he said.
Idris said the visa restriction by the President of the United State of America, Donald Trump, on the giant of Africa (Nigerian) was a friendly action to help Nigeria do what is right.
According to him, Nigeria is considered a rich country in Africa, but no one can tell where exactly the wealth is, its economic value and impact on its citizen.
He said: “we have all speculated claims full of falsehood, and want countries that took time to organise themselves to accept us with false documents.
“The North East of Nigeria is almost taken by foreigners and we have become refugees in our own country. I urge President Buhari to give immediate order for the full implementation of BRISIN for the benefit of Nigeria.
“I am also calling on all Nigerians in Diaspora to add their voices to this.”
