1. by B. ‘Tayo Oseni-Ope Director, Lagos Bureau of Statistics
A PRESENTATION ON Eko-Info DATaBASE at dfid-sparc lesson learning workshop
by B. ‘Tayo Oseni-Ope Director, Lagos Bureau of Statistics

2. EkoInfo DATaBASE (User interface &ADMIN)
enhancing availability of quality data and indicators in Lagos State

3. OUTLINE Introduction to DEV-INFO database Objectives of the Database
Genesis of Eko-Info database
Introduction to Eko-Info database
Navigating through the User Interface of Eko-Info database
Eko-Info as at today
Accessing Eko-Info
Screen Shots
Challenges
Next Step

4. Introduction to DEV-INFO
Dev-Info 6.0 is a general purpose database system for the collation and presentation of data on human development.
The software supports both standard and user- defined indicators.
Although, the MDGs indicators are at the core of the package, it can also accomodate user defined indicators as well.

5. Introduction to DEV-INFO cont.
Dev-Info as a database is a tool for organizing, storing and presenting data in a uniform way to facilitate data sharing at the country level across government departments, UN agencies and development partners.
Dev-Info is originally created for the purpose of monitoring human development with the specific purpose of monitoring the Millennium Development Goals.

6. Objectives of database
To ensure availability of wide range of data/development indicators across the sectors.
To give room to data / indicators comparison along geographical divide nationally and internationally.
To serve as one stop shop for data warehousing on Lagos Specific information.
To provide supportive information for policy formulation and documentation
To assist in effective Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes and projects.

7. Genesis of Eko-Info database
The process to the development of the database commenced in 2006 by UNICEF through UNFPA in 2010 due to the need to ensure improved data collation and presentation.
DevInfo techiques was introduced as worldwide Management Information System (MIS) Outfit.
Consists of two (2) Modules
: User interface Module
: Data Administration Module
Default data were used during user interface module

8. Genesis of Eko-Info database....2/
Data Admin. Module was populated using Lagos specific data produced locally, nationally and internationally.
Eko-Info was originally designed to capture the routine data collected by the Lagos Bureau of Statistics on behalf of the state.
The end product was termed “ EKO- INFO”
EKO- INFO database was created in Y2012 and populated with Lagos State specific data and indicators up to Y2010

9. Introduction to Eko-Info database
USER INTERFACE –
As the name goes, it is meant for users with the objectives listed earlier.
The regular steps includes:
Searching for and selection of indicators,
Choosing the geographical areas of interest,
Selecting the time period,
Indicating the sources of the data and
Displaying the chosen indicators in graphs, tables and maps.

10. Data Administration Module
This Stage remains the most fundamental stage of the Dev Info database creation.
It involves twelve (12) levels of rigorous activities: namely:
Data Template,
Data entry,
Data Management Tools,
Reports,

11. Data Admin. Module ......2/ Metadata, Data exchange, Data Mapping,
Language,
Customization,
Gallery,
Emergency Info and
Standards.

12. Procedure for the Eko-Info creation
Formation of Technical Team comprising 10 Eko-Info Champions.
Identification of indicators.
Conduct data inventory by sources. i.e. pre-data validation.
Establish a digital map library.
Develop a data entry plan based on list of indicators and sources identified for inclusion in the database.
Establish data quality control i.e. post-data validation.
Customization.
Responsibility for data entry be defined to ensure database is up-to-date.

13. Eko-Info as at today
It has been further designed to capture data against Classification of Functions of Government (COFOG).
Templates and few data on Budget-Info and Med-Info were created and captured as separate sub-database on the platform.
Resulting in Eko-Info 2.1

14. Eko-Info as at today...2/ Data updated to Y2013
DFID-SPARC assistance on identification and development of High Level Policy/Key Performance Indicators of LSDP on the platform
IP address and Domain Name had been created
Accessibility through Intranet of the State Government

15. Accessing Eko-Info Eko-Info website is www.ekoinfo.lagosstate.gov.ng
The internal IP is
The external IP address is
The following represent some snap shots from Eko Info 2.1
User interface module.

17. Screen showing Databases available for query

18. Screen showing COFOG classification
Database In Use

19. Output of selected indicators showing Table, Map and Figure

20. Screen showing the line graph of numbers of Public Primary School in Lagos automatically created in Excel

21. Screen showing the table for numbers of Public Primary School in Lagos

22. The following represent the Home View Dev-Info 6
The following represent the Home View Dev-Info 6.1 Admin interface module.

23. The following represent the Data Entry View Dev-Info 6
The following represent the Data Entry View Dev-Info 6.1 Admin interface module show steps to be carried out.

24. challenges
The need for Arc-GIS enabled map for the 57LG/LCDAs that could be used to present information in Eko-Info environment.
Post data cleaning need to be held on regular basis before upload.

25. Next Step Expedite action on regular update on the platform
There are plans to separate data templates of LSDP as a sub-database and create Doing Business in Lagos
Eko-Info 2.1 to be relaunched using the latest version Dev-Info 7.0 to enjoy new features such virtualization tools and add-ons for great web experience.
Ultimately, to host the platform on Internet

26. Thank You