The National President of the Institute Tpl Luka Achi (fnitp)at a
press conference held on Tuesday, 17th November 2016 at NITP Bawa Bwari
House, Abuja argued for the imperative of conducting the 2018 census and
posited as follows;
1. Population size, composition and geographical distribution have decisive impart on the comprehensive planning of the physical and social development of human settlement (cities, town and village) in terms of facilities, services and utilities.
2. The availability of accurate, reliable and acceptable census is therefore crucial to effective urban and regional planning. It allows for evidence based planning of infrastructures and facilities.
3. The Institute notes with concern that inspite of the rapid changes in the population size and characteristics, Nigeria does not have current demographic data set for planning purposes. The last census was conducted in 2006 and Nigeria has undergone substantial demographic changes since then. Continuous reliance on the 2006 census data for planning purpose is not consistent with current realities.
4. The continuous reliance on projection of Nigeria's population by the world bank and other international agencies is not consistent with the imperative of purposeful planning for development. A national census should be the major and official source of population of the country.
5. The Institute therefore calls on the Federal Government to expedite action toward the conduct of the next population and housing census not later than 2018. Further delay in the conduct of the next census will compound our efforts towards the use of authentic and current population data for planning.
6. The Institute calls on the Federal Government to give the Nation Population Commission the approval and necessary resources for the conduct of the 2018 Census in terms of adequate and timely release of fund.
7. Specifically, NITP wish to lend its voice and support to the resolution of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 15th October 2016 calling on President Muhammedu Buhari to make the proclamation for the conduct of the 2018 Census.
8. The Institute has followed with keen interest the plans of the Commission to conduct a biometric based census through the capture of the facial impression and finger print of respondents and satisfied that this bold initiative will neutralize the challenge of double and multiple enumeration of person experienced in previouse censuses.
9. The Institute notes with satisfaction the systematic approach of the Commission in carrying out the Enumeration Area Demarcated (EAD) for the next census particularly the use of Satellite Imagery to ensure that every part of the country is effectively delineated for the census. It is worthy of commendation that the Commission will at the end of the EAD produce a complete locality list and Zip Codes for the country. These are basic parameters required for effective urban management.
10. The National President Tpl Luka Achi states the commitment of the NITP to partner with the Commission in ensuring that a successful census is conducted in Nigeria. Town Planners offer to make individual and collective expertise available to the Commission at every stage of the census. The Institute is happy to note that some of our members are serving in various top capacities in the Commission.
Signed
Tpl Olugbenga Ashiru
National Public Relations Secretary
1. Population size, composition and geographical distribution have decisive impart on the comprehensive planning of the physical and social development of human settlement (cities, town and village) in terms of facilities, services and utilities.
2. The availability of accurate, reliable and acceptable census is therefore crucial to effective urban and regional planning. It allows for evidence based planning of infrastructures and facilities.
3. The Institute notes with concern that inspite of the rapid changes in the population size and characteristics, Nigeria does not have current demographic data set for planning purposes. The last census was conducted in 2006 and Nigeria has undergone substantial demographic changes since then. Continuous reliance on the 2006 census data for planning purpose is not consistent with current realities.
4. The continuous reliance on projection of Nigeria's population by the world bank and other international agencies is not consistent with the imperative of purposeful planning for development. A national census should be the major and official source of population of the country.
5. The Institute therefore calls on the Federal Government to expedite action toward the conduct of the next population and housing census not later than 2018. Further delay in the conduct of the next census will compound our efforts towards the use of authentic and current population data for planning.
6. The Institute calls on the Federal Government to give the Nation Population Commission the approval and necessary resources for the conduct of the 2018 Census in terms of adequate and timely release of fund.
7. Specifically, NITP wish to lend its voice and support to the resolution of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 15th October 2016 calling on President Muhammedu Buhari to make the proclamation for the conduct of the 2018 Census.
8. The Institute has followed with keen interest the plans of the Commission to conduct a biometric based census through the capture of the facial impression and finger print of respondents and satisfied that this bold initiative will neutralize the challenge of double and multiple enumeration of person experienced in previouse censuses.
9. The Institute notes with satisfaction the systematic approach of the Commission in carrying out the Enumeration Area Demarcated (EAD) for the next census particularly the use of Satellite Imagery to ensure that every part of the country is effectively delineated for the census. It is worthy of commendation that the Commission will at the end of the EAD produce a complete locality list and Zip Codes for the country. These are basic parameters required for effective urban management.
10. The National President Tpl Luka Achi states the commitment of the NITP to partner with the Commission in ensuring that a successful census is conducted in Nigeria. Town Planners offer to make individual and collective expertise available to the Commission at every stage of the census. The Institute is happy to note that some of our members are serving in various top capacities in the Commission.
Signed
Tpl Olugbenga Ashiru
National Public Relations Secretary
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