Census 2023 Commencement Date | President Tinubu Re-Appoints Nine NPC Commissioners, Names 11 Others – Here are all you need to know; the requirements, commencement date, and more.
In a significant move towards ensuring accurate population data for Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has appointed 20 federal commissioners in the National Population Commission. The announcement, made on Wednesday, includes the re-appointment of nine current federal commissioners for a second term in office.
Names of the Commissioners Appointed by the President
The reappointed commissioners, including Dr. Clifford Zirra, Mr. Chidi Ezeoke, Isa Buratai, Dr. Tony Aiyejina, Mr. Ejike Ezeh, Abubakar Damburam, Prof. Uba Nnabue, Mudashiru Hussain, and Mr. Saany Sale, are set to continue their roles in the NPC. Meanwhile, the newly appointed commissioners are Emmanuel Eke, Alex Ukam, Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, Dr. Jeremiah Nwankwegu, Ms. Sa’adatu Garba, and Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, among others.
The appointments follow closely on the heels of the President’s launch of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System, along with the National Geospatial Data Repository and the National Coordination Committee on CRVS.
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President Tinubu has charged the new and returning NPC Federal Commissioners with the crucial task of successfully implementing measures to produce accurate population data. This data is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges effectively.
Additionally, the President emphasized the importance of the commissioners’ role in laying the foundation for the upcoming Census in 2023. The reappointment of experienced commissioners, coupled with the introduction of new faces, reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to a diverse and skilled team to tackle the complexities of population data collection and management.
The Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System, launched alongside the appointments, underscores the government’s dedication to modernizing data collection methods, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining accuracy in demographic information.
As Nigeria gears up for Census 2023, these strategic appointments align with the administration’s goal of utilizing robust and reliable population data to devise lasting solutions to the country’s socio-political and economic challenges.
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This move by President Tinubu marks a pivotal step in reinforcing the National Population Commission’s mandate and underscores the government’s recognition of the critical role accurate population data plays in informed decision-making and policy formulation.
