The National Population Commission (NPC) has revealed its readiness to conducting population and housing census once President Bola Tinubu gives his approval.
The NPC Federal Commissioner in Lagos State, Mrs. Saidat Oladunjoye, had revealed this on Thursday at an event mark this year’s World Population Day.
The annual event, was established by the United Nations General Assembly and its aim is to draw attention to the profound impact of population dynamics on development, the environment, and poverty eradication altogether.
Recall that the Federal Government, under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, had previously fixed the population census for May 3 to May 7, 2023, with a budget of N200bn however, the exercise was cancelled with Buhari announcing that his successor, Bola Tinubu, would take charge of the exercise.
What They’re Saying
Speaking during the World Population Day event on Thursday, Oladunjoye said the NPC was ready and was only waiting for Tinubu’s go-ahead.
In her words;
“Nobody knows the exact population of Nigeria at the moment. The last census was held nearly two decades ago, and the date for the next census depends on the President. We have made all the necessary preparations.“We are only waiting for the President’s go-ahead. I can tell you categorically that we are ready for the census. The census is going to hold anytime soon. We’re waiting for the President to give us the proclamation. We are ready for it.” She finished.
