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.
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.
Yesterday, the Chairman of National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, and his delegation met with the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, and his team to discuss collaboration for the upcoming Nigeria Population and Housing Census. The discussions focused on generating reliable housing data for policy design and planning….
By Robinson Erebi As of now, there is no information or official statement from President Ahmed Bola Tinubu regarding a new date for conduct of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. The census is usually conducted every ten years, with the last one being held in 2006 and should have been conducted…
The Executive Chairman of the National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, has has said that the decision to postpone the 2023 Population and Housing census was to allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to take ownership of the process. Watch full video: Kindly Share
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Akwa Ibom State held a successful breakfast meeting with media executives on June 6, 2023, to discuss the preparations for the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The meeting was presided over by the Honourable Federal Commissioner, NPC, Akwa Ibom State, Chief Engr. Benedict Ukpong – FNSE, Okete Okete Oro….
The postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census has raised concerns about the implications of the cancellation. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, disclosed that the Commission had spent N200 billion on preparations for the census before the exercise was cancelled. Kwarra stated that the N800 billion budgeted included…
By Robinson Erebi Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission, recently attended the 41st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Abuja, where he reiterated his commitment to delivering an accurate, reliable, and acceptable census with all-inclusive user-friendly data for effective development planning in Nigeria. NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra His vision…
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has partnered with the National Population Commission (NPC) to develop a standard and digital postcode system that will aid the economic, political, social, and physical development of Nigeria. As part of this effort, the Commission is training functionaries for the ground-truthing of Postcode Area (PCA) Delineation Model at the National…
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…
