President Bola Tinubu will announce new dates for Nigeria’s conduct of the national population and housing census, says the Chairman of the National Population Census (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra.

Initially scheduled for May 3 to 7, 2023, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the census was postponed by the Tinubu administration to a yet-to-be-determined date. Kwarra stated that he briefed President Tinubu on the commission’s preparations for the census during their meeting.

The NPC chairman emphasized that the President is fully aware of the existing plans and processes for the census. Kwarra further emphasized that any further delays would incur additional costs for the government. He also noted that the preparations for the census have already involved a substantial investment of N100 billion, underscoring the importance of the exercise for the country. However, Kwarra assured that subsequent census exercises would be less expensive.

The national population and housing census plays a crucial role in shaping government policies and decision-making processes. It provides accurate data on the country’s population distribution, demographics, and socio-economic indicators. The information obtained from the census is vital for effective planning, resource allocation, and equitable distribution of government services.