- Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government indefinitely postponed the 2023 national census in April 2023, originally scheduled for May 3-5
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the N200 billion allocated for the suspended 2023 population and housing census.
During Thursday’s plenary session, the lower legislative chamber passed this resolution following a motion by Clement Akanni, a lawmaker from Osun state.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government indefinitely postponed the 2023 national census in April 2023, originally scheduled for May 3-5.
The National Population Commission had cited the need for N200 billion for preparation. Akanni emphasized the census’s significance in providing accurate demographic data for policy formulation and sustainable development planning.
The motion was adopted when it was put to a voice vote by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, who presided over plenary.
Consequently, the house mandated the committee on population to investigate NPC for spending N200 billion on a census that was never held.