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Poor Budget: 2016 Census May Not Hold-npc by jude60(m): 4:26am On Jul 10, 2015 |
The National Population Commission has hinted that
the conduct of the population census and head
count for all Nigerians scheduled for 2016 would
depend on the willingness of Nigerians and the
Federal Government because of poor budgetary
allocation.
The commission also called for a review of The
National Policy on Population to accommodate
current realities “in view of recent changes in the
demographic profile of the country.”
NPC said, “The review is to assess the
performance of the programmes outlined in the
policy and also to respond to emerging national and
international issues in population and development.
We are currently leading the review process”.
The Chairman of the NPC, Chief Eze DuruIheoma
(SAN), expressed these views on Thursday in Abuja
during a press briefing in commemoration of the
2015 World Population Day, with the theme,
“Vulnerable population in emergencies.”
According to him, if indeed Nigerians want the
conduct of 2016 national census, they must demand
for it, just like they did during the recently
concluded general elections.
The PUNCH recalls that a former chairman of NPC,
Chief Festus Odumegwu, was removed in 2013 by
former President Goodluck Jonathan, following
comments credited to him that previous national
censuses figures were inflated to favour the
northern parts of the country.
He had said that over N200bn would be required to
carry out the census exercise that would be
universally acceptable to correct the mistakes of
the past.
But DuruIheoma, who recently complained of poor
budgetary allocation, said the fate of the conduct of
2016 census rests solely on Nigerians and the
Federal Government that should provide the needed
funds for the exercise.
He said, “I want to remind us that censuses are
supposed to be held between five and 10 years after
the previous one. Now, the previous census in
Nigeria took place in 2006. A maximum of 10 years
will take us to 2016. That is why we are sticking to
the 2016 date. That is when the next census is due
in this country.
“Population census is an exercise that involves
Nigerians. Look at the way Nigerians reacted to the
last (2015) election. They demanded that they
wanted it; the next thing after the elections ought to
be the national census. We want it to be in the
consciousness of Nigerians. The last one took place
in 2006. Ten years after, we want to know how
many we are.
“Our duty here in the NPC is to help Nigerians
realise this goal. We are ready to heed the call of
Nigerians. Whatever they want us to do, we will
carry out their wish. If they want us to carry out the
exercise, we will.”
The NPC boss while decrying the pitiable conditions
of Internally-Displaced Persons, called on Nigerians
and relevant agencies of government to protect the
rights of victims of insurgency in the North-East. |
Re: Poor Budget: 2016 Census May Not Hold-npc by Slynonny(m): 4:27am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Ok |
Re: Poor Budget: 2016 Census May Not Hold-npc by dejt4u(m): 4:56am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Soon neighbouring communities/towns/villages will start fighting one another.. Boundary disputes! |
Re: Poor Budget: 2016 Census May Not Hold-npc by kazmanbanjoko(m): 5:04am On Jul 10, 2015 |
This one wey nigeria broke so, jonathan and his crew don pack all d nation money come leave empty nigeria for buhari. There is GOD. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Poor Budget: 2016 Census May Not Hold-npc by CallMeMadMan: 5:20am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Una dey mad? Bubu dullard don spend all money on travels finish? |
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