Nigeria plans its first census since 2006 for 2025, aiming to improve resource allocation and social progress.
Nigeria's National Population Commission (NPC) announced that the country's long-overdue national census will take place in 2025, nearly two decades after the last one in 2006. The delay has hindered the government's ability to assess population needs and allocate resources effectively, particularly in rural areas. The NPC chairman, Nasir Kwarra, emphasized the importance of accurate data for informed decision-making and driving social progress.
November 28, 2024
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