Because it will show that the Data Governance team is working hard

It will give the Business some metrics

It is important because the organization will have an opportunity for business people to be identified as data stewards

It is important because it will prove that the IT department is best qualified to define, develop, and manage the organization’s data assets

It will identify the readiness and level of maturity that an organization will need to effectively govern and sustain its data, process, and policies