Benin City – President Mohammed Buhari has been commended for his efforts at ensuring that the country has adequate population data and providing the necessary budgets for the program irrespective of the prevailing economic situation in the country
The Honourable Federal Commissioner Representing Edo State at the National Population Commission,Abuja ,Dr Tony Aiyejina gave the commendation at the flag off of the trial census of 2022 at the Egor Local Government Secretariat
Declaring the training workshop open Dr. Tony Aiyejina reiterated the commitment of the present Commission to make the 2023 Census a resounding success through the adoption of technological innovations at every stage of the process
He pointed out that the trial census will be conducted in one supervisory area in nine (9) local government areas of Edo State,they are Esan Central, Esan North East,Igueben ,Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan West, Ikpoba-Okha, Orhionmwon and Ovia North East
He informed the people that NPC has been empowered and mandated to conduct a digital census which is first if its kind in Nigeria in 2023 adding that NPC has also completed Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in 772 out of 774 Local Government Areas,one in Kaduna and another in Borno ,both of which are receiving attention under adequate security coverage.
Dr Tony Aiyejina used the occasion to appreciate Edo State Government for the support and ensuring also that the local government officials assistthe commission in the discharge of their duty
The Honourable Federal Commissioner Representing Edo State also appreciated His Royal Majesty,Oba Ewuare II and through him to all Edo traditional fathers for their prayers ,spiritual protection and support they have been receiving ,he also thanked the religious leaders as they look up to them for their continuous prayers and partnerships for the success of NPC in the execution of the constitutional mandate particularly in PHC of 2023 after 16years during which Nigeria has relied on unreliable projections for her national development and planning
The Head of Service in Egor Local Government Area ,Mr Igbinigie Osaheni expressed delight that the training for the 2023 national population census is taking place in the council Secretariat which he ascribed to the good work and hospitality of the people
He said the training program is important in that even before the main census is done the projection is already known and this will help in the final census that is coming up later in 2023 ,and appreciated Edo State Governor,Mr Godwin Obaseki for providing the enables to the people
Highpoint was the official flag off of the training on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the Commission,Alhaji Nasa Kwara by the Commissioner Representing Edo State,Dr Tony Aiyejina.