“Nigeria Set for Landmark Digital Census, President’s Order Awaited” Tsanyawa
The National Population Commission (NPC) has completed all necessary preparations for the nation’s first-ever digital population and housing census, awaiting only the directive of President Bola Tinubu to commence the exercise.
This announcement was made by the Federal Commissioner representing Kano State at the NPC , Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, during an exclusive interview with Aminci Radio in Kano on Thursday.
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Dr. Tsanyawa revealed that the Commission is in a state of readiness, having successfully concluded the extensive groundwork required for the technologically advanced national headcount.
“We have done all the preparation needed, and we are waiting for the President to give us an order to start the exercise,” Dr. Tsanyawa stated.
Highlighting a significant departure from previous exercises, the Commissioner emphasized that the upcoming census will be fully digital, marking a historic leap in Nigeria’s data collection methodology.
“This year’s census is digital. Everything from the data capture to the collation and transmission will be done electronically,” he explained.
This digital approach is expected to enhance the speed, accuracy, and overall credibility of the census results, minimizing human error and providing real-time data to the Commission’s headquarters.
Tsanyawa however said,Census is indispensable for evidence-based planning and resource allocation,Accurate population figures are used by the National Assembly and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to determine the equitable distribution of national resources, including federal allocations to states and local governments.
While Dr.Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa did not specify a potential start date, his confirmation indicates that the exercise could begin imminently upon presidential approval. The nation now awaits President Tinubu’s order to kickstart this pivotal national project.