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    Over N200bn Spent On Postponed Census – NPC Boss

    Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuBy Alexandra Dominic-ChukwuMay 18, 2023Updated:May 18, 2023No Comments1 Min Read
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    ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nasir Isa-Kwarra, the chairman of the National Population Commission, has disclosed how N224 billion released by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the 2023 housing and population census was spent.

    He explained that the initial money budgeted for the exercise was N800 billion but was cut short after the postponement.

    Isa-Kwara during a breakfast meeting with media executives in Abuja on Thursday, said that the N224 billion has been spent on preparations for the exercise.

    READ ALSO: Buhari Postpones 2023 Census, Says Tinubu Will Announce New Date

    They include printing papers and training ad-hoc staff members, among many other miscellaneous.

    President Muhammadu Buhari postponed the census in late April after several stakeholder meetings.

    President Buhari noted that the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, will decide on the date the exercise will hold.

    Budget for Population Nasir Isa-Kwarra National Population Commission (NPC)
    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu

    Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu is based in the eastern region of Nigeria. She covers politics, news writing, feature stories, among others. She has multitasking skills and can easily adapt to any working condition. She enjoys reading and writing.

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