Plateau State Govt Pledges Support for Credible Census Amid Concerns Over Displaced Persons

 The Plateau State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Philemon Audu Daffi Esq., has expressed concern over the position of displaced persons in the upcoming population and housing census. He emphasized the need for transparency, accuracy, and inclusivity in the data collection process, particularly for vulnerable populations.


During a courtesy visit by officials from the National Population Commission (NPC), Plateau State, Daffi lauded the NPC's efforts to fulfill its constitutional mandate of generating reliable, verifiable, and comprehensive demographic data for national planning and development. However, he noted that the country's institutional failure to accurately count its population has led to falsified data, inflated numbers, and ignored communities.

Daffi's most pressing concern was the fate of displaced persons who have fled their homes due to attacks and insecurity. He stressed that unless deliberate steps are taken, these individuals risk being overlooked once again. "If there are areas where human beings exist and they are reported as empty, we are failing as a country. These people are citizens and must be counted. Their numbers matter—not just for allocation of resources but for dignity, inclusion, and justice," he said.

The Commissioner assured the NPC officials that the government is ready to collaborate with them to ensure a credible census process. He emphasized the importance of including displaced persons in the census to ensure that their rights and needs are recognized.

The State Director of the NPC, Mr. Domchak Yohana, acknowledged the ministry's importance and stated that the visit was part of the Commission's nationwide engagement to secure legal and institutional backing for a successful census. He emphasized the need for collaboration and sensitization to ensure the success of the forthcoming population and housing census.

An accurate population database is essential for national development, and the NPC needs the support of the Ministry of Justice to achieve meaningful results. The upcoming census presents an opportunity to include those long excluded and to rebuild a foundation of trust and data integrity for the future.

The Plateau State government's commitment to collaborating with the NPC is a positive step towards ensuring a credible census process. The inclusion of displaced persons in the census will help to ensure that their rights and needs are recognized, and their numbers will be accurately reflected in the national population database.


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