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Saturday, July 20, 2013

The Nation: NPC to Fed Govt: Nigeria ‘s population will become asset if…

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NPC to Fed Govt: Nigeria 's population will become asset if…
Jul 20th 2013, 23:00, by Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja

Following the over 170 million Nigeria’s population, the Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Eze Festus Odimegwu, has advised government that the country’s population can become our asset if properly managed.

Odimegwu spoke in Abuja when the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) team, led by its Regional Director for West Africa , Dr. Benoit Kalasa, paid him a working visit.

He however said if Nigeria ‘s population is not well managed, it can become our liability which may lead to disaster in the nearest future.

The NPC boss advised people, especially couples, to take proper decisions on family size.

Odimegwu, who was represented by the Head, Technical Management, NPC, Mr. Festus Uzor, said the NPC has identified 16 population quality improvement issues that need to be addressed, which when addressed, will turn Nigeria’s population into greatest asset.

The issues he said are: resolution of historical challenges or divisive issues, putting Nigeria first before tribe or religion and development of visionary leadership for political parties.

Other problems to be tackled, he said are: “stopping corruption and impunity and ensuring good education at all levels, promoting agricultural transformation and rural development and industrialisation-driven urbanisation for increased productivity.

“Our population in Nigeria can become our asset if well managed. If it is not well managed, then it becomes liability. People should be able to take proper decision on family size.

Commenting on the visit, he said, “it is my hope that this visit will mark the beginning of effective collaboration between the UNFPA and NPC not only in the conduct of the 2016 Census but also in the implementation of the strategic architecture.”

The UNFPA boss, Dr. Benoit Kalasa, promised to support Nigeria in conducting the 2016 census with a view to achieving success.

Kalasa said if the census is successful, other African countries will emulate Nigeria, urging the country to ensure acceptability in providing a good result.

 

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