Census: NPC kicks off enumeration area demarcation in Enugu

Ahead of the next national head count exercise, the National Population Commission (NPC), has commenced Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) phase 10 in Enugu state.

The exercise kicked off on October and will last till October 29, 2020.

Speaking during the flag-off at Enugu East local government area, Enugu state, the federal commissioner representing Enugu state, Ejike Eze, described EAD as one of the preparatory activities for the next census exercise.

Eze stated that the EAD is the process of delineating the entire land area of the country into small (mutually exclusive) geographical and demographic unit called enumeration area, adding that units to cover during the exercise comprises the specific number of persons and houses.

Explaining the important of census, Eze stated that the information gathered during EAD would help in economic development and tackle security challenges in the country.

“Planning for census is anchored on EAD as the basis for estimating both human and material resources required for census. In essence, the success of a credible and accurate census depends very much on quality and reliability of the EAD.

“The EAD is a preparatory activity for actual census enumeration. Hence, although the EAD is the foundation on which the entire census architecture is built, it should not be equated with the census which is the building itself.

“This is why we in the commission have resolved to get it right in our quest to deliver to the nation an accurate, reliable, acceptable and verifiable census.

“The commission is leaving no stone unturned in order to ensure that the EAD is carried out meticulously, professionally and scientifically in order to provide the basis for the smooth conduct of the next census,” Eze assured.

While commending President Muhammed Buhari for releasing N10 million to the commission for the completion of EAD, he called on all critical stakeholders to support the commission in this regard to see to the full realisation of the conduct of the next census.

Eze expressed the appreciation of the National Population Commission to Enugu state government for its continued support to the commission, which has contributed to the success of its activities in the state.

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