By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S
Andrew Bob Johnny, the Statistician-General of Sierra Leone, has been unanimously elected as the Rapporteur of the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) for a two-year term. His election took place during the fifty-sixth session of the UNSC, held in person in New York from March 4 to March 7, 2025.
In this pivotal role, Mr. Johnny will be responsible for documenting, summarizing, and reporting on discussions and decisions made during the UNSC sessions in 2024 and 2025. The position is crucial, as it involves capturing key issues, proposed standards, and agreed-upon actions related to international statistical best practices.
The role of Rapporteur is typically held by highly experienced statisticians with extensive knowledge of international statistical standards. Reports indicate that Mr. Johnny’s election reflects his commitment to enhancing Sierra Leone’s National Statistics Office, particularly through innovative, technology-driven approaches to data collection that ensure the reliability of data for national development.
Following his election, Mr. Johnny expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bio for the trust placed in him. He emphasized that this achievement signifies transformative progress in Sierra Leone’s data collection and analysis sector, which is gaining recognition on a global scale.
Established in 1946, the UN Statistical Commission is the highest decision-making body for statistics worldwide. It is responsible for setting statistical standards and methods and promoting their implementation at both national and international levels. Mr. Johnny’s role will be instrumental in guiding discussions and decisions in the coming years.
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