Religious population claims: Northern Christians demand faith data in next census
He argued that credible census data on religious affiliation would provide an objective basis for discussions on Nigeria’s religious demographics and reduce the tendency of political and religious actors to rely on unverified population estimates.
Joseph John Hayab, has called on the Federal Government to include religious affiliation in Nigeria’s next national census to establish credible data on the country’s religious demographics.
Hayab further said accurate data could promote greater understanding among the country’s faith communities and discourage the use of religious population claims to deepen political and social divisions.
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