Census taking is a special challenge in the developing countries of the world. As of the 2006 census, nigeria has five cities with a population of over 1 million people from largest to smallest. Abstract censustaking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. Nigerias population census is fraught with controversy. But having large swathes of people still living in. Nigerias developmental problems are inextricably intertwined with census politics as observed in the. When political and monetary considerations are added to. The new population census in nigeria is an important task that the. Nigeria s rapid population growth, especially in urban areas, poses difficult economic, social, and public health challenges. Nigeria is not a country with a onenation mentality. Jan 21, 2020 unable to delete the page because it has shortcuts referencing it at the following locations. Essay on problems of population census in africa and. In counting of population census in nigeria due to past experience of the census conducted in 2006, the demographic data were said to be also deliberately falsified.
Nigeria was granted independence on october 1, 1960. An analysis of nigerias census problems, 190163 volume 3 issue 3 s. Feb 17, 2012 in this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 18661992. Nigeria suffers from another big problem tribalism. It pinpointed on the policies issues, challenges and prospects.
The paper concludes that for an accurate population census in nigeria, population. However, because of logistic, economic and other problems, the census exercises were based on guesstimation. Lagos is the largest city in africa, with a population of over 12 million in its urban area. Some of these tribes do not play along well others. Department of public administration and local government university of nigeria, nsukka abstract ever since the independence of nigeria in 1960, scholars as well as developmental experts have sought to. In recent decades, census taking around the world has faced major challenges, including cost pressures, concerns about intrusiveness, privacy and response.
As a result of illiteracy, it has become quite difficult to conduct a successful population census as these people do not give relevant, accurate and useful statistics. Today the population of nigeria is constantly growing, and we expect over 200,000,000 people by the next official census. Population census definitions, types, advantages and. Northern states account for 75 million people, while the southern states are home to 65 million. If you take tribalism and multiply it by a high population you will get a massive problem. Nigeria will have to hold a census at some point the question is whether people can lay down their weapons and allow a credible count to take place. This was achieved with 21 scanners distributed in 7dpcs located strategically across the country. Corruption can be said to be a cankerworm that had eaten. But when truly analyzed, there is a possibility that this may not be so. Similarly, the argument that census takingis a diversionary tactic to avoid the. Ethnic consciousness brings about disunity among the people of nigeria which always result. In order to do justice to this research topic, we have chosen to deviate from the usual norm of killing a.
The censuses covered only the southern part of the country including lagos, except for the 1952 census which was nationwide. Nigeriaworld feature article the 2006 nigeria census figures. Problems and prospects of urbanization in nigeria the introduction. Blog follow us on twitter buy a poster contact us by email. I offer some suggestions that may be useful in solving nigerias census problems. To scientifically scrutinise the census data, npc can in no possible way enumerate the population of nigeria, it has not got the knowhow, it has not got the expertise, it has not got the experience, it has not got the dedication, it has not got the funds, it has got nothing to enumerate 987 thousand sq km, over 2000 towns and villages, deserts. Problems that contribute to the inaccuracy and incompleteness of census figures in nigeria include shortage of qualified personnel to undertake the actual count, shortage of funds, problems with communication, such as in the riverine areas, and suspicions arising from mass illiteracy.
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. For any future census to be conducted in nigeria, there are major issueschallenges of inaccessibility to some areas due to militancy in the niger. The summary of characteristics of the 2003 and 2008 demographic and household surveys dhs samples on mean age and years of education shows that educational attainment in nigeria remains low, and according to the 2006 census, about 47 percent of the population is illiterate 9,10. A new constitution established a federal system with an elected prime minister and a ceremonial head of state. Problems and prospects abraham okolo censustaking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. This paper examined nigeria s population policies of 1988 and 2004. But sadly, in many parts of the world especially in the underdeveloped parts a lot of problems exist during the conducting of census which make it sometimes difficult to conduct regular censuses or get adequate census figures. April 2007 provisional results of the 2006 census in nigeria show that kano in the north is nigeria s most populous state 9. Immediately after the census, omricr forms questionnaires used to collect data started arriving at the dpcs.
Scanning technology was fully deployed in processing for the 2006 population and housing census of nigeria. Mar 29, 2019 population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. Problems of census the conducting of census is one of the most important things countries must do on a regular basis. It is my contention that political and economic factors played the more decisive role in influencing the success of the census exercise. Falsification of population census data in a heterogeneous nigerian. Makama, ubandoman pyem chairman, national population commission, abuja december, 2003. Pdf population growth problems and food security in nigeria. In this article, we will discuss the main obstacles of conducting a census in nigeria. This process is necessary for religious, ethnic, political reasons, corruption, etc. Population census is always carried out in nigeria in order to. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the. Please delete these shortcuts first, then delete page itself.
This study focuses on population growth and food security problems in nigeria. Dec 24, 2019 problems facing nigerias federalism a number of factors make the system so problematic in practice, and few of them will be discussed below. As nigeria faces a major population boomit will become the worlds third largest country by 2050its a problem will likely worsen. Nomads, of course, pose a special problem to census takers in any country.
Nigerias has the highest rate of extreme poverty globally. Mobilising nigerians towards a national population census. Nigeria sits very close to the heart of africa about 10 degrees north of the equator at the western coast. Challenges of microfinance banking in nigeria1 nigerians, like many other africans are generally known as their brothers keepers in view of the extended family system. The new population census in nigeria is an important task that the authorities have to carry out. Over 70% of the nigerian population live below two us dollars daily. Contemporary issues of population census in nigeria. By 2100, if current figures continue, the population of nigeria will be over 728 million.
The censuses before 1921 were based on administrative estimates rather than on an actual enumeration. Now, it is estimated that about 198,7,000 people live in nigeria according to it is 2. April 2007 provisional results of the 2006 census in nigeria show that kano in the north is nigerias most populous state 9. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses. Nigeria still struggles with having a national identity due. Census taking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria.
List of social problems in nigeria and solutions top 10. Appraisals of the preparation for 2006 population and housmg census m nigeria ofindividuals pan,1990. Aug 03, 2016 therefore, it is difficult to verify the information on census forms. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the past, accurately describe the present, and estimate the future.
Pdf nigerian national population and housing census and. The challenge of census taking in developing countries. According to the census bureau of the united states, the population of nigeria will surpass that of the united states in 2047, when the population of nigeria will reach 379. Jan 05, 2018 nigerias first population policy was put together in 1988 but it failed to deliver on its targets which included reducing the fertility rate, the rate of early marriages and the population. A brief survey of censuses previously taken in northern nigeria makes clear by comparison the importance of the 1952 census in the acquisition of demographic data. The ncnc, now headed by azikiwe who had taken control after macaulays death in 1946, formed a coalition with balewas npc after neither party won a majority in the 1959 elections. Major problems facing nigeria today the federal republic of nigeria or nigeria for short, remains the baby giant of africa.
Nigeria census, total population, population distribution by age 2006, distribution of households by main source of water supply, 2006, distribution of households by type of main cooking fuel, 2006 are you sure you want to delete this page. Problems associated with population census in nigeria. In 1911, estimates of the population of the provinces making up nigeria were obtained by sampling except in the main parts where house enumeration took place. Some of the problems of organising and conducting the census are considered. Contemporary issues of population census in nigeria iosr journal. Urbanization is simply population shift from rural areas to urban areas which leads to the gradual increase of people living in urban areas in a geographical region. Oct 30, 2012 problems of population census in africa and problems with the use of vital records in nigeria. With those numbers, nigeria will become the third most populated. The challenges of census taking in nigeria free essays. Phenomenon of ethnicity and religion brought to nigeria among other negative impacts includes.
Nigeria, already the worlds sixth most populous nation with 167 million people, is a crucial test case, since its success or failure at bringing down birthrates will have outsize influence on. In the same vein, population census is not a racist idea. Problems of population census in africa one important area where data collection is essential is human population, its data collection procedures is usually by direct enumeration carried out for every individual the territory at approximately the same time is known as the population census. The preliminary census data for 1991 although the 1991 census figure is still controversial indicated a. One of the major problems facing census in nigeria is the misconcep tion that borders on the view of census figures as weapons of hegemony in terms of the. Population and housing census 2006 ihsn survey catalog. Problems of population census in africa one important area where data collection is essential is human population, its data collection procedures is usually by direct enumeration carried out for every individual the territory at approximately the same. Objections surface over nigerian census results population. Essay on problems of population census in africa and problems. In this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 1866.
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