The distortion of statistics and the way forward, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
The use of statistics for mischievous purposes has been easy because the government has not done enough to highlight its...
Writer, information systems specialist and farmer as well as seasoned journalist. Bámidélé is a spirited modern essayist.
Bamidele maintains a weekly column on Politics and Socioeconomic issues every Tuesday. She is a member of Premium Times Editorial Board.
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