The National Population Commission (NPC) today announced a partnership with the Women in Renewable Energy Association (WIRE-A) to green the upcoming 2023 Population and Housing Census.
The partnership aimed to make the census climate-responsive by capturing climate-relevant quantitative information at household levels. This information will provide primary data on the impacts of climate change on Nigerian households and vice-versa.
“We are excited to partner with WIRE-A to green the 2023 census,” said Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, fnsa, Chairman of the NPC. “This partnership will help us to collect valuable data on the impacts of climate change on Nigerian households, which will be essential for informing climate adaptation and mitigation policies.”
Moji Makonjuola, MFR, North Central Regional Coordinator of WIRE-A, said;
“We are pleased to partner with the NPC on this important initiative. We believe that the Green Census Initiative will help to make the census more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all Nigerians.”
The Green Census Initiative is part of the NPC’s commitment to making the 2023 census a more sustainable and environmentally friendly event. The initiative will use digital technology to reduce the use of paper and other resources, and it will also promote the use of renewable energy sources during the census.
The 2023 Population and Housing Census is scheduled to take place in 2023. The census is a critical tool for planning and development, and it will help to ensure that Nigeria’s resources are used in a fair and equitable manner.
The partnership between the NPC and WIRE-A is a significant step forward in the effort to green the 2023 census. The initiative will help to make the census more inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of all Nigerians.
