Inside Edo
Edo govt faces criticism over website design, content on World Statistics Day
Written By: Alaba Lambert
22 Oct 2025 12:40 PM
Benin, Edo – As the Edo State Government marked World Statistics Day with a renewed commitment to data-driven governance, a critical voice emerged online, highlighting shortcomings in the state's official digital presence.
The celebration, led by the Edo State Bureau of Statistics (ESBS) under the theme "Driving Change with Statistics for Everyone," was showcased in a post by the Edo State Government (@EdoStateGovt) today.
The post featured an image of Mr. Bashiru Abiebiode, the Statistician-General, emphasizing the bureau's role in producing reliable statistics for effective policymaking.
However, X user Rahim Hud (@rahim_hud) responded with a pointed critique. In a reply, Hud stated, "There are no much information in your website.. and the design is poor," targeting the official Edo State Government website (edostate.gov.ng).
The comment has sparked a conversation about the accessibility and quality of the state's online platforms, especially on a day dedicated to the importance of high-quality data.
The timing of Hud’s post, coinciding with World Statistics Day, adds an ironic twist, as the day underscores the need for accessible and reliable data—a goal that a poorly designed website could undermine.
A visit by Daily South Nigeria to the website further revealed that it was last updated on August 28, 2025.
There has been no official response from the Edo State Government to Hud’s critique, even as stakeholders and citizens alike are watching to see if this feedback will prompt a review of the state’s digital infrastructure, especially as the government continues to promote data-driven governance.
The celebration, led by the Edo State Bureau of Statistics (ESBS) under the theme "Driving Change with Statistics for Everyone," was showcased in a post by the Edo State Government (@EdoStateGovt) today.
The post featured an image of Mr. Bashiru Abiebiode, the Statistician-General, emphasizing the bureau's role in producing reliable statistics for effective policymaking.
However, X user Rahim Hud (@rahim_hud) responded with a pointed critique. In a reply, Hud stated, "There are no much information in your website.. and the design is poor," targeting the official Edo State Government website (edostate.gov.ng).
The comment has sparked a conversation about the accessibility and quality of the state's online platforms, especially on a day dedicated to the importance of high-quality data.
The timing of Hud’s post, coinciding with World Statistics Day, adds an ironic twist, as the day underscores the need for accessible and reliable data—a goal that a poorly designed website could undermine.
A visit by Daily South Nigeria to the website further revealed that it was last updated on August 28, 2025.
There has been no official response from the Edo State Government to Hud’s critique, even as stakeholders and citizens alike are watching to see if this feedback will prompt a review of the state’s digital infrastructure, especially as the government continues to promote data-driven governance.
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