The House of Representatives Committee on Population has pledged to work with the National Population Commission (NPC) and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth conduct of census in Nigeria.
Chairman of the Committee, Jimi Odimayo, made the pledge at the inaugural meeting of the Committee, saying that the Committee had a mandate to ensure comprehensive and effective national policy on the nation’s population statistics and demographic data.
He said developing strategies for the implementation of the aforesaid policies, including their financing from local and foreign sources is also a part of its mandate.
“As we all know, the Federal Government of Nigeria, Nigerians and the whole world are looking up to this Committee to deliver maximally on the forthcoming census.
“The Committee will, therefore, earnestly engage relevant stakeholders to ensure effective conduct of the census,” he said.
He said further that the Committee would leave no stone unturned in the discharge of its responsibilities on any matter referred to it by bringing its competences to bear in every issue.
