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NPC SEEKS ARMY’S SUPPORT TO DELIVER CREDIBLE CENSUS
The National
Population Commission (NPC) has sought the support of the Nigerian Army (NA)in conducting credible census in Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Commission, Honorable Nasiru Isa Kwarra made the appeal today Tuesday when he led senior staff of the Commission on a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Stating the purpose of his visit, Honorable Kwarra said he was at the Army Headquarters as part of the Commission’s engagement of major stakeholders in the conduct of seamless census exercise and to create awareness on the forth coming National census slated for 2023.
He noted that the Census will unearth the
demographic data needed to address the security challenges bedeviling the nation. This, he said was in line with the vision of the Commission.
Honourable kwarra stated further that the Commission aspires to meet the data needs of all end users and ensure a robust and quality population
for national transformation and global competitiveness.
He lauded troops of the NA for their effort in ongoing campaign against security challenges in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff , Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya in his response, noted that adequate census data was essential for
planning socio economic development of the country. He added that the NA will not hesitate in providing security for government agencies to enable them perform their national obligations.
Present at the event were Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters and Commissioners from the National Population Commission.
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Lagos Women Run: Kit Collection Begins Tuesday
Cyril Ogar
The collection of kits for the forthcoming 2026 Lagos Women Run starts on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Coordinator of the annual event, Tayo Popoola, who stated this stressed that all was set for the exercise.
Popoola explained that it was important to create enough time for this to ensure the event starts promptly on Saturday at the Tafawa Balewa Square. Time is 7.am.
“Registered participants have three days to collect their kits while those who prefer to wear their own kits can also do so on Saturday.
“We understand that some people might not have the chance and that is why we are flexible about this,” Popoola said.
The 10km run holds on November 14.
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