NBS, UNICEF Flag Off the Seventh Round of MICS to Promote Evidence-Based Development Planning.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with UNICEF, is gearing up for its seventh round of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), aiming to guide policies in critical areas like child health, nutrition, and education.
About MICS
MICS is a rich source of statistically sound and internationally comparable data on women and children worldwide, focusing on issues such as health, education, child protection, water, and sanitation. This survey serves as a major source of data for measuring progress under national and regional development plans, including the Renewed Hope Agenda and African Union 2063 Agenda.
Why MICS7 Matters
This survey is Nigeria’s most comprehensive effort to close data gaps affecting women, children, and vulnerable populations. Conducted every five years, MICS7 will collect data on key SDG indicators, enabling targeted interventions across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Data Collection
Trained NBS interviewers will visit selected households using digital tools to collect accurate data. According to Statistician General Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, “MICS has been Nigeria’s trusted tool for understanding lives of women and children since 1995, turning complex realities into hard numbers that drive policy and progress.”
Call to Action
NBS management kindly requests public support in providing data to interviewers visiting households from December 3, 2025.
