NPC pledges to deliver most credible, acceptable census in Anambra history
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NPC pledges to deliver most credible, acceptable census in Anambra history

…holds capacity building workshop on the 2023 Population and Housing Census

The National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra State has reassured its preparedness to delivering the most credible and acceptable 2023 Population and Housing Census in the history of the state.

The Federal Commissioner representing Anambra State in the Commission, Chidi Ezeoke stated this on Wednesday at a capacity building workshop on the 2023 Population and Housing Census in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

He described as reassuring outcome of preparatory activities for the exercise.

He said the strategic partnership with relevant agencies, including NOA would form the platform for census architecture to stand to reach out to people of the state.

He said, “The purpose of the NPC/NOA collaboration is to enhance the sensitization and mobilization of people and residents of the State for the successful conduct of the exercise.

“The partnership will focus on two main areas, namely to build the NOA functionary capacity towards a deeper understanding of the census methodology, as well as field sensitization activities including street campaign and community advocacy.

“The collaboration with the NOA is also designed to complement the advocacy and publicity activities being carried out by the Commission at national and state levels towards implementation of the census.

“It is consistent with the national practice in which the grassroots reach of NOA is being deployed for sensitization and mobilization of the people for development programmes.”

Earlier, State Director, NOA, Barr. Charles Nwogu said his agency had always collaborated with the NPC towards delivering on its mandate, promising more aggressive advocacy ahead of the forthcoming census.

On his part, State Director, NPC, Dr Joachim Ulasi said the commission decided to synergize with the NOA as experts in mass mobilization and advocacy, expressing optimism that the synergy would yield the desired results.

“We’re going to strategise on how to reach out to the 21 Local Governments Area of the state instead of the initial planned road show. I believe the former will yield more fruits in view of its wider reach,” he added.

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