According to Mr Ibrahim, REA will serve as a key implementation and policy partner.
In nominal terms, the economy was estimated at N205.09 trillion in 2019 and rose to N372.82 trillion in 2024, according to NBS.
The report said in May, the rural inflation rate was 22.70 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
According to Mr Adeniran, the retreat would also chart a course for improved statistical services.
Governor Dikko Radda has urged stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the slow pace of development at the sub-national level.
The states’ profile analysis showed that the inflation rate of all items on a year-on-year basis was highest in Kaduna at 33.33%, Osun at 32.08%, and Kebbi at 30.74%.
The statistician-general said the 2024 GDP performance was still driven mainly by the services sector, which recorded a growth of 5.37 per cent.
According to Mr Adeniran, the GBoS team will learn how the NBS adopts international best practices in the production of its data.
Baba Madu, the NBS’ head of national accounts, explained that including illegal activities in the GDP estimation aligns with best practices.
The statistician-general said traditional methods and statistics were inadequate, and innovative approaches and information were needed to address challenges.
