THE ROLE OF STATISTICAL SERIES AND INDICATORS IN THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY
S. A. Abdulazeez* and Lasisi A.R**
*Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
**Department of Physics, Federal College of Education, Kontagora
ABSTRACT
Poverty is one of the major problems hindering the growth and development of small and medium scale industries today. Despite the various efforts of Government over the years in alleviating poverty, there seems to be no significant improvement in the standard of living of the people. Data series and indicators that would provide a direction and extent of poverty in the country are being highlighted. Such data series are classified into social, economic and demographic characteristics. It is hoped that such indicators will provide essential ingredients for the formulation of sound and effective policies for alleviating poverty in the Country.