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NPC Chairman, UNFPA Nigeria Strengthen Collaboration Ahead of Population and Housing Census
“We have met with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Ambassador of Denmark, and both have expressed strong interest in supporting the next census through key intervention areas.”
CENSUS DELAYS: A BARRIER TO FAIR REPRESENTATION IN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
It is gratifying to note that the next census will be biometric-based and will not only generate verifiable data of Nigeria’s population, but will also provide geo-coordinates for where everyone resides or is counted. The evidence-based statistics will guide INEC in accurately delineating constituencies, reapportioning legislative seats, creating polling units, planning elections, and managing electoral…
Advocating for the 2023 Census: Bringing Awareness to the People
By Robinson Erebi As the Nigerian government prepares for the inauguration of the incoming President, who is expected to prioritize the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, the Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, has been on advocacy tours to create awareness for the well-planned census in…
Postponement of 2023 Census ill-advised
By Joe Chukwu, PhD The postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census as approved by Mr. President and announced by the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, is to say the least disappointing, ominous, ill timed and sad, as far as many patriotic Nigerians are concerned. President Muhammadu Buhari This was a process…
Bloggers, Social Media Influencers critical partners for upcoming Census – Nasir Kwarra
The Executive Chairman of National Population Commission Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra has said that the bloggers and Social Media Influencers have a critical role to play in sensitizing Nigerians on the Commission’s journey towards the 2023 Population and Housing Census. Hon. Kwarra made this known while addressing participants at a 1-day interactive workshop for Bloggers…
NPC Launching E-recruitment Portal For 2023 Census
“The launching of the online E-recruitment portal for the 2023 census at the headquarters marks the beginning of the online recruitment process whereby Nigerians from all demography and gender can hook on to the website that will be provided by the Commission to fill the online form and get themselves registered to be recruited.”
