National population commission adamant on 2018 national head count

It appears that the National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria is still committed to conducting a national headcount in 2023, despite the initial plan to conduct it in 2018.

The NPC had initially planned to conduct the national census in 2018, but it was postponed due to various reasons, including the need to address issues related to the accuracy and reliability of the census data.

In 2020, the NPC announced that it would conduct the national census in 2023, and it has since been working towards achieving this goal. The commission has been engaging with stakeholders, including state governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector, to ensure that the census is conducted successfully.

The NPC has also been working to address the challenges that were encountered during the 2006 census, which was the last national headcount conducted in Nigeria. Some of the challenges that were encountered during the 2006 census included issues related to the accuracy and reliability of the data, as well as the lack of adequate funding and resources.

The NPC has also been working to improve the methodology and technology used for the census, in order to ensure that the data collected is accurate and reliable. This includes the use of modern technology, such as mobile phones and tablets, to collect data, as well as the use of statistical models to analyze the data and ensure its accuracy.

Overall, the NPC is committed to conducting a successful national headcount in 2023, and it is working towards achieving this goal through a combination of planning, preparation, and collaboration with stakeholders.