POPULATION CENSUS: GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA ASSURES NPC OF TOTAL SUPPORT FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY
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POPULATION CENSUS: GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA ASSURES NPC OF TOTAL SUPPORT FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY
… As Federal Commissioner Kemi Iyantan expresses Commission’s readiness to work with state government to generate vital population data that would guide investments
…Highlights synergy between President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Aiyedatiwa’s ‘Our Ease’ Agenda, aimed at making life easier for the people
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured the National Population Commission (NPC) of his administration’s full support in carrying out its mandate, emphasizing the crucial role of accurate population data in effective governance and sustainable development.
The Governor made this commitment on Monday during a courtesy visit by the management staff of the National Population Commission, Ondo State chapter, led by the newly inaugurated Honourable Federal Commissioner for the state, Mrs. Olukemi Victoria Iyantan at the Governor’s Office in Akure.
Welcoming the delegation, Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that governance is fundamentally about serving the people, and for any government to plan effectively, reliable demographic data is indispensable.
He noted that the state government depends on the commission’s efforts to generate accurate population figures which would guide policies, infrastructure development, healthcare, and other essential services.
He further emphasized that his administration has no choice but to support the commission’s initiatives, as the government relies on its findings to make informed decisions that will benefit the people of Ondo State.
“The work of the National Population Commission is indispensable. As a government, we depend on this initiative, and we will support you within the resources available. We need comprehensive data on population distribution in terms of age, location, and other demographic factors to properly structure our policies and budget allocations,” he added.
The governor urged the commission to ensure that its data collection process is thorough and accurate, as it would serve as a foundation for making strategic developmental decisions in the state.
Earlier in her remarks, the Federal Commissioner, Mrs. Kemi Iyantan, expressed appreciation to the governor for his support in securing her appointment as well as his commitment to working closely with the commission.
Iyantan who was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024, stated that part of her visit was to discuss areas of collaboration between the commission and the state government.
She emphasized the importance of population data in governance, explaining that understanding the exact number of people in the state is essential for tackling various socio-economic issues.
Mrs. Iyantan further highlighted the synergy between President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Our Ease Agenda, stating that both policies aim at making life easier for the people and fostering sustainable development in Ondo State.
She stressed that the NPC would work closely with the state government to generate vital population data that would guide investments in key sectors.
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