Nigeria cannot plan for population it does not count, says NPC
By Folarin Kehinde The National Population Commission (NPC) has stressed the importance of a credible, technology-driven Population and Housing Census, saying Nigeria cannot effectively plan or allocate resources without accurate population data.
Speaking on the theme of the 2026 World Population Day, “Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people — today and for the future,” Yusuf said Nigeria’s demographic advantage could only translate into economic growth through deliberate investments in human capital development.
The NPC chairman urged the media to continue creating awareness on population and development issues, describing accurate reporting as vital to evidence-based policymaking and national development.
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