…By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. There are indications that the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa-Kwarra, might be meeting President Bola Tinubu before the end of this week.

The NPC spokesperson, Isiaka Yahaya, revealed this development on Tuesday.

The Purpose of the Meeting:

While the agenda and specific day of the meeting were not disclosed, it is believed that the discussion will focus on the updates of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

This census, originally scheduled for May 3-7, was postponed indefinitely.

Postponement of the Census:

Former President Muhammadu Buhari officially approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

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The decision was made after a meeting with members of the Federal Executive Council, as well as the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Isa-Kwarra, and his team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on April 28, 2023.

The postponement was deemed necessary to allow the incoming administration to have input and effectively utilize the census results.

Reasons for the Postponement:

According to the NPC spokesperson, Isiaka Yahaya, the postponement was primarily aimed at giving the incoming administration the opportunity to contribute to the planning of the census, ensuring the effective utilization of its results.

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He clarified that rumors of insufficient funds being responsible for the postponement are untrue.

The Meeting with President Tinubu:

In a recent update, Isiaka Yahaya informed The Punch that the Chairman of NPC will be meeting with President Tinubu during this week.

However, the exact date of the meeting was not provided.

The purpose of the meeting is to present a briefing to President Tinubu regarding the state of preparation for the census.

Continued Preparations for the Census:

Responding to a question about the ongoing preparations for the census, Yahaya confirmed that activities such as sensitization and online training are still in progress.

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Conclusion:

The possibility of a meeting between the Chairman of NPC and President Tinubu before the end of the week indicates discussions about the updates on the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

The postponement of the census was approved by former President Buhari to allow the incoming administration to contribute to the planning and effectively utilize the results.

Ongoing preparations, including sensitization and online training, are still underway.

National Population Commission Chairman to Meet President Tinubu for Crucial Census Discussion