Ahead of 2023 census, commission trains bloggers and social media influencers on census reporting.
In preparation for the forthcoming 2023 population and housing census, the National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced a training program for bloggers and social media influencers on effective census reporting.
The training program, which took place in Abuja, was aimed at equipping bloggers and social media influencers with the necessary knowledge and skills to report accurately on the census exercise, as well as to disseminate information about the exercise to a wider audience.
Speaking at the training program, the NPC Chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra, emphasized the importance of accurate reporting in ensuring the success of the census exercise. He noted that social media influencers and bloggers have a significant role to play in ensuring that the public is well-informed about the census exercise and its importance.
Kwarra further highlighted the importance of accurate data collection in ensuring that government policies and programs are effectively planned and implemented. He emphasized that the census exercise is critical in providing accurate data that can be used for planning purposes at both the national and local levels.
The training program covered various aspects of census reporting, including the importance of accuracy, the role of social media influencers in disseminating census information, and the use of social media platforms in reporting on the exercise.
The participants commended the NPC for organizing the training program, describing it as a step in the right direction towards ensuring accurate census reporting. They pledged to use their platforms to disseminate information about the census exercise to their followers and the wider public.
The 2023 population and housing census, which is the seventh in Nigeria’s history, is expected to provide accurate data on the country’s population and housing
