66 ACHIEVEMENTS OF HON. NASIR ISA KWARRA AS CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION – IN CELEBRATION OF HIS 66TH BIRTHDAY
As he turns 66, these 66 milestones bear witness to a life dedicated to service, nation-building, and innovation.
Stanley Nwosu
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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 logistics.
CENSUS, NOT COMPULSORY VOTING, NEEDED TO ENHANCE VOTER TURNOUT IN NIGERIA
The upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census presents a unique opportunity to create a digital National Population Register. This register would strengthen the e-CRVS system and integrate biometric data from various agencies to streamline the identification of deceased registrants, ensuring accurate sharing of official death records with INEC, thus allowing for the removal of deceased voters from the register.
HON. NASIR ISA KWARRA: FOUR YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION AT THE NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION
Kwarra has prioritized capacity building within the Commission. He initiated training programmes aimed at equipping staff with the necessary skills to handle modern data collection and analysis techniques. This investment in human capital has not only improved the efficiency of the NPC but has also fostered a culture of continuous learning and development. He approved training and retraining for members and staff of the Commission including drivers to build capacity and close skill gaps. 61,548 personnel were trained on census methodology and process.
