Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso urges the Federal Government to conduct a new national Population and Housing Census, saying the country has gone about 20 years without a fresh count. In a statement posted on his official X page on July 11, 2026, to mark World Population Day, Kwankwaso argues Nigeria still relies on population figures from the 2006 census for planning and policy decisions. He warns that using outdated data affects governance and decision-making across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, employment, and resource allocation. Kwankwaso also calls for a credible, transparent, technology-driven census, describing it as necessary for national security, sustainable development, and inclusive growth. The statement frames the request as overdue, with Kwankwaso urging authorities to move beyond delays and to take action by holding the exercise.
Kwankwaso calls for fresh Nigeria census after 20-year delay
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso urges the Federal Government to conduct a new national Population and Housing Census, saying the country has gone abo...
- Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, NDC vice-presidential candidate, calls for a new national Population and Housing Census.
- He says Nigeria has not had an updated census for about 20 years.
- He says current planning still relies on 2006 census figures.
- He argues lack of current demographic data affects education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, employment, and resource allocation.
- He urges a credible, transparent, technology-driven census and says “time for excuses is over.”
Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to conduct a new national Population and Housing Census, stressing that Nigeria has gone two decades without the exercise.In a statement posted on his official X account on World Population Day (July 11, 2026), Kwankwaso noted that the country still relies on figures from the 2006 census for critical national planning. He warned that outdated data undermines effective decision-making in areas such as education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, employment, and resource allocation.“The last exercise, held in 2006, has left us relying on outdated population figures for critical national decisions,” he said, adding that accurate and current statistics are vital for governance, national security, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.Kwankwaso urged the government to prioritize a credible, transparent, and technology-driven census, declaring: “The time for excuses is over. The time to act is now.”His demand comes amid growing concerns that Nigeria’s lack of updated demographic data continues to hinder equitable development and long-term planning.
5 hours agoVice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the Federal Government to conduct a fresh national Population and Housing Census, saying Nigeria has gone 20 years without the exercise. Kwankwaso made the demand in a statement posted on his official X page on July 11, 2026, to mark this year’s World […] ‘Time for excuses over’ — Kwankwaso demands fresh census after 20-year delay
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