The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the Census exercise to hold from March 29 to April 2, 2023.
The NPC Chairperson, Nasir Kwarra, announced the development on Friday.
Speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house in Abuja, Kwarra said the 2023 census would be different as it would prioritize the use of technology.
“By March 29 to April 2, our staff will be on the field enumerating people,” he said.
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He also revealed that technological tools would be deployed to be able to code buildings, and landmass, detailing information such as location, landscapes and others.
This technological development is to ensure a credible exercise.
The NPC boss so noted that non-Nigerians will be counted so long as they are in the country at the time of the exercise.
