Why Reps Asked FG To Suspend Proposed Population Census | READ DETAIL
Faith Ukanwa
May 05, 2021
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to suspend the proposed population census.
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The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by a member, Barwa Shehu of Niger State.
In his motion, Shehu argued that conducting a census under the present insecurity challenge will produce inaccurate data, adding that several Nigerians have been displaced due to kidnappers.
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He further warned that deploying census ad hoc staff to volatile regions is like giving bandits and kidnappers data to continue their criminal activities.
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He therefore, called for the suspension of the census until the country is stabilized.
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Shehu said; "Some displaced persons have crossed over to other neighbouring countries and cannot be captured.
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"A large chunk of Nigerians are living under the siege of kidnappers.
"Posting ad hoc staff to volatile areas is like giving data to bandits and criminals. This will amount to a waste of resources.ÔÇØ
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Adopting the motion on the floor, the "ayesÔÇØ had it.
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