No official date for upcoming census in Nigeria – NPC  

In a statement released today by the NPC, Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the Acting Director of Public Affairs, the NPC clarified that no official date for the upcoming census has been set.

The commission noted that the Chairman’s remarks had been misinterpreted, saying that the misreporting stems from comments made during a media interaction at the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Abuja.

“We wish to clarify that no official announcement regarding the date of the upcoming census has been made. The Chairman’s remarks have been taken out of context by individuals seeking to mislead the public and drive traffic to their sites rather than provide accurate information. 

“To put the record straight, during a media interaction at the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Abuja, the NPC Chairman addressed the pressing issue of significant data gaps in Nigeria that impede the tailoring of reproductive health services and interventions to specific demographic groups. He expressed hope that President Tinubu would issue a proclamation for the census date in the coming year,” the statement read. 

Oloruntoba urged the public to rely on verified information from official NPC channels instead of unsubstantiated reports from unofficial sources.

“We urge the public to seek verified information from official NPC channels rather than relying on unsubstantiated claims,” stated Oloruntoba. 

The NPC called on both the public and the media to exercise caution when disseminating information. The Commission urged all stakeholders to verify the accuracy of reports before publication and to rely on official sources for updates.