NPC Chairman Hints At Holding Population Census Next Year

Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) , Mr. Nasir Kwarra, has dropped what can be considered as a strong hint that the population and housing census will be held next year.

Recall that the last population census held in the country was in 2006 while a planned population and housing census exercise was cancelled last year.

It was scheduled to hold between May 3 and 7, 2023, but it was later postponed, and the NPC had cited lack of funds.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Mr Nasir Kwarra dropped the hint in Abuja on Thursday during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development.

‘A major setback that we face is the delay in conducting a Population and Housing Census. A reliable and accurate census is fundamental when it comes to good decision making.

But the government, at the highest level, is committed to conducting a census, and we believe it will take place next year’ he said.

Kwarra emphasized the significant impact of the delay, particularly in hampering informed decision-making and effective resource allocation while highlighting the need for accurate data to address pressing issues in rural and underserved areas.

‘We are gathered in the spirit of a shared commitment to progress, inclusivity, and the empowerment of individuals, particularly women and young people.

Our focus is on advancing sexual and reproductive health, eliminating gender-based violence, and promoting equal opportunities for everyone in our nation.

We must continue our march to address these challenges head-on. For many in our communities—particularly women, girls, and young people—sexual and reproductive health rights remain out of reach.

This is not just a health issue; it is also an issue of social and economic justice. When individuals are denied the ability to make choices about their health and lives, it limits their potential, reduces opportunities, and impacts society as a whole’ he added.

In her remarks, Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, pledged continued advocacy and policy support to advance the ICPD agenda while calling on private, philanthropic, and multi-sector stakeholders to collaborate in accelerating progress toward achieving the goals of the organization-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you