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 Survey on account of insecurity.
The chairman of the committee, Nasir Kwarra, made this identified throughout a press convention in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Monday.
He mentioned the LGs – Chibok, Magumeri, Abadam, Mobar, Marte and Guzamala – had been excluded after cautious deliberation on safety points by the committee.
“They’re thought-about scorching spots that require a variety of security logistics to get our personnel there, and we can’t threat the lives of any of our staff.
“Nevertheless, whereas it might have an effect on the state, the excluded LGAs would profit the neighboring communities and LGAs, the place the train is happening, in order that no matter end result could 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 accumulate high quality information on a variety of significant indicators together with fertility charges, maternal and youngster well being, youngster mortality, gender-related points , diet and extra.
“Main stakeholders would thus use the information to make necessary choices in addressing the distinctive wants of residents, enhancing well being outcomes and lowering the burden of illness throughout the nation,” he added.
He referred to as on the media to make use of the 5 months to coach residents on the significance of the train and to make clear cultural and spiritual misunderstandings about this system.
Kwarra mentioned he appreciated the help and cooperation of the general public and affected communities as evidenced by NDHS area employees throughout the state.
PUNCH On-line experiences that the fee has launched the Nigeria Demographic Well being Survey 2023-24 and unveiled the renovated Akwa Ibom State NPC Workplace Constructing for the train.
Kwarra assured that the NPC would conduct a reputable, dependable and acceptable census within the nation.
He added that the committee would make each effort to offer its employees with the mandatory amenities for a snug working atmosphere.
