The last census exercise was conducted in 2006.This year, marks it eleven years after the exercise and one year short of the UN stipulated time of; every ten years for the conduct of the exercise. NPC the federal agency responsible for the conduct of the exercise has already earmaked 60 billion naira for the conduct of the it, come 2018. if the amount has not be inflated only GOD knows. To the reason why census must hold in 2018? 1. The data collated in 2006, is no longer reliable anymore as several birth and death have been record unofficialy without proper record. 2. To put records straight between lagos and kano which one is more populated. 3.it will also asist INEC prepare for election in 2019, as data gathered can be used to create more wards etc. 4.lastly, it will create direct and indirect jobs for ad horc staffs. with this am hereby calling on the Govt, N.G.O and the US for assitance to the NPC to ensure a smooth exercise in 2018.