2023 census of Nigeria

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2023 census of Nigeria

 20062023

General information
CountryNigeria
Topics
Census topics
  • People and population
  • Families and living arrangements
  • Nationality
  • Education
  • Economic Characteristics
AuthorityNational Population
Commission of Nigeria
Website nationalpopulation.gov.ng

The 2023 census of Nigeria will be a detailed enumeration of the Nigerian population that will be the fifth national census in the country since Independence. [1] [2] [3] Censuses in Nigeria have a controversial history and the 2023 census will be the first national census held since 2006. Over 190 Billion Naira (₦) has been allocated for the exercise. [2] A pilot census will be held in July 2022 to get ready for the final census in 2023. The help of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been requested by the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) in order to provide security. [3] The census will also be notable for being the first digital census in Nigeria's history. [3] The plan is to use GIS technologies such as ArcGIS to aid with the planning process. [4]

Originally scheduled for 2016, the census was repeatedly delayed [5] [6] . In April 2023, the census was postponed indefinitely by the Buhari administration in order to allow the new administration to pick a date. [7] As of April 2024, there was still no proposed date, although the 17 new commissioners were sworn in and produced a recommended date for President Tinubu. [8] There are concerns surrounding the use and management of the 200 billion Naira allocated for the 2023 Census, with the House of Representatives requesting an investigation. [9] Others, are calling for the Census to be delayed to more peaceful times due to the potential tension over population figures due to state revenue figures and representation in the House of Representatives deriving from population numbers. [10]

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