VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update
THE 2023 Population and Housing Census in Nigeria, initially scheduled for May 3-7, has been postponed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a press release by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. the a new date will be determined by the incoming administration.
Buhari approved the postponement after meeting with members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Isa-Kwarra, and his team.
Despite appreciating the progress made so far, the President emphasized the need for an up-to-date census to drive the developmental goals of the country and improve living standards.
The statement added, “The President further directed the Commission to continue with preparations for the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census in order to sustain the gains already recorded and provide the basis for the incoming administration to consolidate these achievements.”
“The meeting was attended by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami; the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed; the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha,” the statement concluded.
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