UBOS Urges Government Agencies Communications Officers To Give A Helping Hand In Statistical Information Dissemination

Uganda Beaurea of Statistics (UBOS) has launched an Africa Statistics week 2024 with a call to government agencies help in spreading statistical information to the final consumers 

 Betty Nawooza the  acting head of media and public relations added that they have decided to engage Capacity building cources to government agencies communicators  in capacity building to effectively disseminate UBOS statistics to the public.

"The way you relay your information gives communication a perspective. Be mindful of the way you present information".She noted.

However,  she noted that there is still a challenge  on the resource envelop to train over 300 agencies communicators 

Luke Owesigyire the deputy spokesperson Kampala Metropolitan Spokesperson noted that Street Cameras have done a tremendous role in curbing crime in the urban centers .

 He has on the other hand outlined the road construction works that affect the instalated cameras network. 

African countries celebrate Africa Statistics Day every 18th November. Uganda marks a week long of activities.

Mr. Gilbert Kadilo a consultant and lecturer Uganda Management Institute has guided on best practices  in communication, more so by Government communicators. 

Frank Baine the Uganda prisons services spokesperson urged communicators to Pick interest in details than the face value adding that Statistics provide the required details. 

The launch was held at statistics hois in Kampala city under the theme, Supporting Education by Modernizing Production of Fit Purposes Statistics.