Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in partnership with UNICEF, has commenced data collection for the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7), a major national exercise aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking in Nigeria.
The survey, which will generate comprehensive data on child health, nutrition, education protection, and general living conditions across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), began in December 2025 and will run until March 2026.
MICS, a globally recognised household survey programme, is designed to provide statistically reliable and internationally comparable data on women and children. Its outcomes support progress tracking under Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, MICS has remained “Nigeria’s trusted tool for understanding the lives of women and children since 1995, turning complex realities into hard numbers that drive policy and progress.” UNICEF Deputy Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Rownak Khan stated that the survey has consistently provided quality disaggregated data essential for guiding national development.
Trained NBS field officers are currently visiting selected households nationwide with digital data collection tools to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
NBS and UNICEF have appealed to households to cooperate fully with interviewers to ensure reliable results that will inform policymaking and targeted interventions for vulnerable groups.
For further enquiries, the public may contact the NBS Demography and Household Statistics Department via 08023960304
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