The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of software worth 2.8 billion naira for the National Population Commission to conduct the National Census in May 2023.
This decision was announced by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who also stated that the census, originally scheduled for March 29, has been postponed to May 2023. The rescheduling of the governorship elections from March 11 to March 18 was cited as the reason for the 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
The National Census is a crucial exercise that is conducted every 10 years to gather accurate data about Nigeria’s population and housing statistics. This information is essential for the government’s planning and development efforts, such as the provision of social services, infrastructure, and allocation of resources.
In addition to the census, FEC has also approved the Nigeria Agenda 2050, which aims to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and development for the next 30 years. The plan was launched 29 months after President Buhari established the National Steering Committee to develop the Medium-Term National Development Plan 2021 to 2025 and Nigeria Agenda 2050.
The Nigeria Agenda 2050 seeks to increase real GDP growth by seven per cent, generate 165 million new jobs, and reduce the number of individuals living in poverty to 2.1 million by 2050. The plan aims to achieve these objectives through several strategic initiatives, such as investment in infrastructure, human capital development, and diversification of the economy.
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The overall goal of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 is to elevate Nigeria to an Upper Middle-Income Country and subsequently to the status of a High-Income country by 2050. The plan recognizes that achieving this objective will require sustained effort and commitment from the government, private sector, and civil society, and it outlines a roadmap for achieving this vision