Will the Population Commission Conduct a Population Census in 2025? Fresh Truth Reveals

• The National Population Commission (NPC) reacted to the report that the commission will conduct a census in 2025
• NPC acting public relations director, Erelu Oloruntoba, has dismissed reports of any plans to conduct the next census in 2025
• Oloruntoba explained that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the authority to make such a declaration

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy and international events

FCT, Abuja – The National Population Commission (NPC) has rejected any plans to conduct a nationwide census in 2025.

legit.ng NPC Chairman Nasir Isa Kwarra’s first visit to Nigeria census Since 2006, 2025 has been planned to address nearly two decades of demographic data gaps.

Kwarra explained the critical role of accurate population data in improving resource allocation and public health services

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NPC acting public relations director, Erelu Oloruntoba, said the commission had not made any official announcement on when the next national census would be held.

Oloruntoba disclosed this in a statement released on Friday, November 29, according to TheCable.

Oloruntoba, only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu It has the power to announce when the next census will be held.

However, he explained that the NPC was in talks with the presidency to set a new date, as the commission only has constitutional authority to conduct a census.

The NPC spokesperson noted that preparations for the timeline of the next census are ongoing.

“We would like to clarify that no official announcement has been made regarding the date of the upcoming census. “The president’s words were taken out of context by individuals who sought to mislead the public and drive traffic to their sites rather than provide accurate information.”

Delays under previous administrations caused the census to be postponed twice, highlighting the need for comprehensive and timely implementation.

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FG postpones census

Meanwhile, legit.ng reported federal government announced 2023 census It will no longer be valid on March 29, 2023, as previously planned.

Lai MuhammadThe then Minister of Information and Culture said that the exercise was moved to May 2023.

The minister said the census was postponed because the governorship and state assembly elections were postponed until March 18

Source: Legit.ng