The Nationwide Inhabitants Fee has excluded six of the 27 Native Authorities Areas of Borno State from collaborating within the ongoing 2023/2024 Demographic Well being and Survey train because of insecurity.
The Chairman of the fee, Nasir Kwarra, disclosed this at a press convention in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Monday.
He talked about that the LGs – Chibok, Magumeri, Abadam, Mobar, Marte and Guzamala, have been excluded after cautious deliberation on safety issues by the fee.
“They’re thought-about flashpoints that require plenty of safety logistics to convey our employees there, and we can’t threat the lifetime of any of our employees.
“Nonetheless, it could have an effect on the state however the excluded LGAs would reap the benefits of the neighbouring communities and LGAs, the place the train is happening, in order that no matter end result obtained there would even be utilized to them,” he mentioned
Kwarra, who was represented by the NPC Director within the state, Haruna Ibrahim, famous that the NDHS train would collect high-quality information on a variety of important indicators, together with fertility charges, maternal and little one well being, childhood mortality, gender-related points, vitamin and extra.
“So, main stakeholders would use the info to make essential selections in addressing the distinctive wants of residents, enhance well being outcomes, and cut back the burden of illness throughout the nation,” he added.
He known as on the media to make use of the 5 months to coach residents on the significance of the train and clear cultural and spiritual misunderstandings concerning the programme.
Kwarra mentioned he appreciated the assist and cooperation from the general public and the communities concerned, as testified by NDHS Discipline employees throughout the state.
PUNCH On-line studies that the fee launched the 2023-24 Nigeria Demographic Well being Survey and unveiled the remodelled Akwa Ibom State NPC workplace constructing for the train.
Kwarra assured that the NPC would ship a reputable, dependable, and acceptable inhabitants census within the nation.
He added that the fee would go away no stone unturned in offering the mandatory services for a cushty work surroundings for its personnel.