In preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Digital Census, the National Population Commission (NPC) has received about 100,000 digital devices specialized in conducting the census. NPC Chairman Alhaji. Nasir Isa Kwarra made a brief speech while receiving the PDAs, in which he underlined the importance of the devices as a central factor in ensuring the seamless execution of the digital census. He said the digital gadgets already have everything the data collectors need to perform their jobs, including the census questionnaire form and maps pointing the way to the designated districts.
The data collectors will be able to complete the project without compromising the regions assigned to them owing to the forms, maps, and other digital advances. Alhaji. Kwarra says the PDA device will prevent inaccurate counting mainly because it won’t allow for any room for error or mismatch. Additionally, he revealed that the Mobile Device Management integrated into the devices will allow the commission to keep tabs on the data collectors’ whereabouts and actions in the field, protecting the confidentiality of the information supplied by Nigerians.
NPC efforts are claimed to be in line with the president’s directive.
To further guarantee that every single Nigerian is accounted for regardless of where they happen to be or call home, the digital gadget would be equipped with the geospatial resources acquired by the NPC. The commission will collect information on home types and demographics to improve physical and social planning throughout the country. It’s planned to conduct a census of the homeless, during which their typical camping locations and other identifying information will be recorded and cross-referenced with geographical coordinates. Nomads, migrants, and travelers, among others, will be included in the census count by geo-referencing their current location during the census.
With the NPC’s tremendous geospatial data, coupled with the conduct of a digital census, would aid planning in all areas of national development. Alhaji. Kwarra lauded Zinox Technologies Ltd., the firm tasked with supplying the PDA devices, for the fast and remarkable efforts made to carry out the project. The commission’s efforts are claimed to be in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on local content and the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) policy on local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in PDA device procurement.
Gathering data with the next census will significantly improve.
Alhaji. Kwarra claims that the NPC’s capacity building to carry out the 2023 Population and Housing Census has been reaffirmed by the delivery of the devices. The commission is optimistic that data gathering for the subsequent censuses and surveys will significantly improve, given the breadth and quantity of PDAs to be used in the conduct of the 2023 Census. As a result, the NPC chairman assures Nigerians that the commission is always dedicated to providing the best, most accurate and reliable census data and also encourages Nigerians to cooperate with the NPC.
Moreover, he urged Nigerians to see the census data not as a means for gaining economic and political benefit but as a goldmine of data and a beacon in the endeavour to construct and prepare for a larger and more prosperous Nigeria. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, a federal commissioner for the NPC who represents Lagos State, said that the commission’s need for reliable information is a driving force behind its embrace of technology. This digital census is officially recognized as the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Tech is needed to get accurate data from over 200m Nigerians.
Mrs. Salu-Hundeyin also emphasized the need to leverage technology in order to successfully complete the census of over 200 million Nigerians in five to seven days. Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, also spoke, noting that the company’s credibility and excellent results so far were key factors in obtaining the PDA devices contract for the census. However, Mr. Ekeh emphasized that the company’s selection, among many others, is a significant honour. He concludes by stating that every effort is being made to attain the desired outcome.
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NPC receive 100,000 devices for 2023 Census. – The PDA device will prevent inaccurate counting and mismatch. – Express your point of view.
The National population commission is already receiving devices and gadgets aimed at success of the census. I hope people ensure they come out and be counted.
The data collectors don’t need anything else to do their work because the digital gadgets already have all they need, including the census questionnaire form and maps that guide the way to the selected districts.
the significance of the devices in playing a pivotal role as a key component in guaranteeing the smooth operation of the digital census.
As a result of the forms, the data collectors will be able to finish the project without jeopardizing the territories that have been allotted to them.
It should be obvious to us that we will need to make extensive use of modern technology if we are to finish the census of Nigeria’s roughly 200 million people successfully.
The primary reason why the PDA device will eliminate the possibility of erroneous counting is that it won’t give any opportunity for error or mismatch.
The digital device would be outfitted with the geospatial resources gathered by the NPC, further ensuring that every Nigerian is accounted for regardless of where they happen to be or call home.
The Mobile Device Management that is built into the devices will make it possible for the commission to monitor the whereabouts and activities of the data collectors while they are out in the field.
The assurance given to Nigerians by the NPC chairman that the commission is always dedicated to providing the best, most accurate and reliable census data should be done with backings. It’s not by only encouragements but by fulfilments.
This is a nice innovation it will enable accurate and easily counting of people and mismatch will not happen the data will be store and kept save
Now that the NPC receive 100,000 devices for 2023 Census, it is a pointer to the fact that Nigeria is ready for census.
This first ever digital census will be magnificent seeing how the NPC is showing high level of readiness towards gathering accurate data.
As the census approaches, the National Population Commission has begun acquiring tools and technology designed to make the process easier and more accurate. It’s important that everyone makes an effort to show up and cast a vote.
This is a great new idea. It will make it possible to keep track of a precise number of persons without the risk of any misunderstandings or lost records.
All Nigerians, no matter where they may be or call home, would be counted thanks to the digital device equipped with geospatial resources obtained by the NPC.
The homeless will be counted, and during this count, their usual camping spots and other identifying details will be noted and cross-referenced with geographic coordinates.
NPC receive 100,000 devices for 2023 Census. This is not prepare for us. We only need good election In Nigeria every other time is census should be 2024
The census program is very important for any country country that wanted to develop well because index or stastic is what the government use for proper planning and development of the country.
Since the government uses index or stastic for good planning and national growth, the census program is crucial for any country that wants to develop well.
The census that will be conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC) in this year 2023 should be will planned and managed. Every illegal immigration should be blocked before the Census commences.