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Historic Moment: Nigeria’s National Census Rescheduled For 2025
Historic Moment: Nigeria’s National Census Rescheduled For 2025
The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has confirmed that the much-anticipated national census will take place in 2025. Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), made the announcement during the 2024 Anniversary..…..READ MORE
of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Abuja on Thursday.
While the United Nations recommends conducting a population census every decade, Nigeria has not completed one since 2006, resulting in a significant 18-year gap in demographic data. The census was initially scheduled for 2023, but delays and missed deadlines under former President Muhammadu Buhari led to its postponement. The decision to push the census to 2025 was made to allow the new administration to oversee the process. Kwarra emphasized the critical need for accurate population data, which is crucial for informed decision-making, particularly in addressing issues such as reproductive health, maternal mortality, and the equitable allocation of resources.
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