President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10 billion for the continuation of national census in the country.
According to the Acting Chairman of the National Population Commission, NPC, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, President Buhari also approved an additional N4.5 billion to be included in the 2021 Budget for completion of the exercise as part of the preparations for the next census.
Speaking with journalists at the NPC headquarters, Oyetunji said the 10 billion naira was approved for the continuation of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in the remaining 546 Local Government Area of the country.
