BY LEVI JOHNSON
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10 billion for the national census in 546 Local Government Area in Nigeria.
He explained that the N10 billion released to the National Population Commission (NPC) would serve for the continuation of the Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in the remaining 546 LGA.
Acting Chairman of NPC, Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji, disclosed these in Abuja while briefing reporters on the release of the funds and the update on the EAD at the NPC headquarters.
Presidents Buhari has also approved an additional N4.5 billion to be included in the 2021 Budget for completion of the exercise as part of the preparations for the next census.
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