The Federal Government has emphasized that effective media communication will be central to the success of the forthcoming national population census.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday when the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, visited his office in Abuja.
Idris stressed that credible population data is essential for national planning and assured that the Tinubu administration is committed to a census that is lawful, transparent, and meets global standards.
He pledged the full support of ministry agencies including NTA, FRCN, VON, NOA, and NAN for nationwide advocacy once a census date is proclaimed by the President.
The NPC Chairman commended the ministry’s partnership and said the commission remains operationally ready to conduct a credible and acceptable headcount.
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