A huge, rapidly growing population is not necessarily a source of. 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. Immediately after the census, omricr forms questionnaires used to collect data started arriving at the dpcs. 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. 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. Nigerias population census is fraught with controversy. A new constitution established a federal system with an elected prime minister and a ceremonial head of state. 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. Jan 21, 2020 unable to delete the page because it has shortcuts referencing it at the following locations. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the past, accurately describe the present, and estimate the future. 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. Over 70% of the nigerian population live below two us dollars daily.
With those numbers, nigeria will become the third most populated. Pdf nigerian national population and housing census and. Oct 30, 2012 problems of population census in africa and problems with the use of vital records in nigeria. Mobilising nigerians towards a national population census. This paper examined nigeria s population policies of 1988 and 2004. Feb 17, 2012 in this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 18661992. It is my contention that political and economic factors played the more decisive role in influencing the success of the census exercise. The censuses before 1921 were based on administrative estimates rather than on an actual enumeration. This process is necessary for religious, ethnic, political reasons, corruption, etc.
Objections surface over nigerian census results population. 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. Similarly, the argument that census takingis a diversionary tactic to avoid the. Mar 29, 2019 population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. In recent decades, census taking around the world has faced major challenges, including cost pressures, concerns about intrusiveness, privacy and response. 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. Problems of census the conducting of census is one of the most important things countries must do on a regular basis. List of social problems in nigeria and solutions top 10. Essay on problems of population census in africa and problems. April 2007 provisional results of the 2006 census in nigeria show that kano in the north is nigeria s most populous state 9. In this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 1866.
Population and housing census 2006 ihsn survey catalog. 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. Nigeria is not a country with a onenation mentality. Now, it is estimated that about 198,7,000 people live in nigeria according to it is 2. Nigerias developmental problems are inextricably intertwined with census politics as observed in the. Lagos is the largest city in africa, with a population of over 12 million in its urban area. April 2007 provisional results of the 2006 census in nigeria show that kano in the north is nigerias most populous state 9.
Contemporary issues of population census in nigeria iosr journal. The challenge of census taking in developing countries. The new population census in nigeria is an important task that the. 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. Aug 03, 2016 therefore, it is difficult to verify the information on census forms. Census taking is a special challenge in the developing countries of the world. Problems associated with population census in nigeria. As of the 2006 census, nigeria has five cities with a population of over 1 million people from largest to smallest. 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. But when truly analyzed, there is a possibility that this may not be so. Nigeria s rapid population growth, especially in urban areas, poses difficult economic, social, and public health challenges. By 2100, if current figures continue, the population of nigeria will be over 728 million. 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. Nigeria suffers from another big problem tribalism.
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. Appraisals of the preparation for 2006 population and housmg census m nigeria ofindividuals pan,1990. Problems and prospects of urbanization in nigeria the introduction. As nigeria faces a major population boomit will become the worlds third largest country by 2050its a problem will likely worsen. Corruption can be said to be a cankerworm that had eaten. 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. Nigeriaworld feature article the 2006 nigeria census figures. 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. This was achieved with 21 scanners distributed in 7dpcs located strategically across the country. 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. Population census is always carried out in nigeria in order to. In this article, we will discuss the main obstacles of conducting a census in nigeria. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the.
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. For any future census to be conducted in nigeria, there are major issueschallenges of inaccessibility to some areas due to militancy in the niger. Some of these tribes do not play along well others. Northern states account for 75 million people, while the southern states are home to 65 million. Blog follow us on twitter buy a poster contact us by email. Scanning technology was fully deployed in processing for the 2006 population and housing census of nigeria. In the same vein, population census is not a racist idea. Some of the problems of organising and conducting the census are considered. When political and monetary considerations are added to. Phenomenon of ethnicity and religion brought to nigeria among other negative impacts includes. The challenges of census taking in nigeria free essays. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses. Ethnic consciousness brings about disunity among the people of nigeria which always result. 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.
The new population census in nigeria is an important task that the authorities have to carry out. Today the population of nigeria is constantly growing, and we expect over 200,000,000 people by the next official census. Makama, ubandoman pyem chairman, national population commission, abuja december, 2003. Population census definitions, types, advantages and. Nigeria sits very close to the heart of africa about 10 degrees north of the equator at the western coast. Please delete these shortcuts first, then delete page itself.
Nigeria still struggles with having a national identity due. An analysis of nigerias census problems, 190163 volume 3 issue 3 s. This study focuses on population growth and food security problems in nigeria. 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. Abstract censustaking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria.
Falsification of population census data in a heterogeneous nigerian. However, because of logistic, economic and other problems, the census exercises were based on guesstimation. Nigeria was granted independence on october 1, 1960. Census taking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. 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. The conducting of census is one of the most important things countries must do on a regular basis. For any future census to be conducted in nigeria, there are major issues challenges of inaccessibility to some areas due to militancy in the niger. Nomads, of course, pose a special problem to census takers in any country.
I offer some suggestions that may be useful in solving nigerias census problems. The preliminary census data for 1991 although the 1991 census figure is still controversial indicated a. Nigerias has the highest rate of extreme poverty globally. A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. In order to do justice to this research topic, we have chosen to deviate from the usual norm of killing a. Major problems facing nigeria today the federal republic of nigeria or nigeria for short, remains the baby giant of africa. 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. The paper concludes that for an accurate population census in nigeria, population. But having large swathes of people still living in. It pinpointed on the policies issues, challenges and prospects. 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.
If you take tribalism and multiply it by a high population you will get a massive problem. The censuses covered only the southern part of the country including lagos, except for the 1952 census which was nationwide. Pdf population growth problems and food security in nigeria. Essay on problems of population census in africa and. Contemporary issues of population census in nigeria.