2023 census of Nigeria explained

2023 census of Nigeria
Country:Nigeria
Topic1:People and population
Topic2:Families and living arrangements
Topic3:Nationality
Topic4:Education
Topic5:Economic Characteristics
Date:2023
Authority:National Population
Commission of Nigeria
Previous Census:2006 census of Nigeria
Previous Year:2006

The 2023 census of Nigeria will be a detailed enumeration of the Nigerian population that will be the fifth national census in the country since Independence.[1] [2] [3] It will be the first national census held since 2006. Over 190 Billion Naira (₦) has been allocated for the exercise. A pilot census will be held in July 2022 to get ready for the final census in 2023. The help of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been requested by the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) in order to provide security. The census will also be notable for being the first digital census in Nigeria's history. The plan is to use GIS technologies such as ArcGIS to aid with the planning process.[4]

In April 2023, the census was postponed indefinitely by the Buhari administration in order to allow the new administration to pick a date.[5] As of April 2024, there was still no proposed date, although the 17 new commissioners were sworn in and produced a recommended date for President Tinubu.[6] There are concerns surrounding the use and management of the 200 billion Naira allocated for the 2023 Census, with the House of Representatives requesting an investigation.[7] Others, are calling for the Census to be delayed to more peaceful times due to the potential tension over population figures due to state revenue figures deriving from population numbers.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nigeria’s 2022 census is overdue but preparation is in doubt . Nigeria’s 2022 census is overdue but preparation is in doubt . The Conversation . 13 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220313033741/https://theconversation.com/nigerias-2022-census-is-overdue-but-preparation-is-in-doubt-177781 . 13 March 2022 . 8 March 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: FG to deploy technology for 2022 population census . FG to deploy technology for 2022 population census - Daily Post Nigeria . Daily Post Nigeria . 13 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220313033931/https://dailypost.ng/2022/02/13/fg-to-deploy-technology-for-2022-population-census/ . 13 March 2022 . 13 February 2022 . live.
  3. Web site: Census 2022: NPC solicits support of NSCDC to protect personnel, critical assets . Census 2022: NPC solicits support of NSCDC to protect personnel, critical assets - Vanguard News . Vanguard . 13 March 2022 . 24 February 2022 . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220224015016/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/census-2022-npc-solicits-support-of-nscdc-to-protect-personnel-critical-assets/ . 24 February 2022 .
  4. Web site: Nigeria Applies Advanced Geospatial Technology for Census Preparations Winter 2024 ArcNews . Esri . 2 February 2024 . 16 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Mom . Claire . 2023 census postponed indefinitely . The Cable . 5 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Are . Jesupemi . NPC: No new date fixed for census . The Cable . 5 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Chapi Odekina . Abuja . Reps probe use of N200 billion on suspended 2023 census . Vanguard . 5 April 2024.
  8. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . Nigeria not safe for population census now . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 5 April 2024 . 7 March 2024.

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