Institute Urges Census in Nigeria; Curriculum Reform Secured
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 7
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What happened
The Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria called on the Federal Government to conduct a fresh population census, noting that the last census was conducted in 2006. The institute also secured a commitment from the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce statistics into the secondary school curriculum during the next review.
From punchng.com
Why it matters
The lack of current population statistics has serious implications for economic planning, resource allocation, and public policy in Nigeria. The curriculum reform aims to expose young Nigerians to statistics early.
From punchng.com
Who's involved
- federal governmentThe government entity urged to conduct a fresh population census.
- Federal Ministry of EducationThe ministry that committed to introducing statistics into the secondary school curriculum.
- NigeriaThe sovereign state where the census and curriculum changes are relevant.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Tunji Alausa's ministry may introduce statistics at secondary levelTunji Alausa's ministry may introduce statistics at secondary levelLikely
- Outdated census data may impair federal government's planningFederal government of Nigeria's planning ability may be impaired by outdated census dataLikely
- UBEC may adjust policies following statistics curriculum commitmentUBEC may need to adjust policies to align with new statistics curriculumPossible
- Tinubu's administration faces pressure over census and curriculum reformTinubu's administration faces pressure over census and curriculum reformPossible
- NBTE may need to update standards following curriculum reform pushNBTE may need to update technical education standards for statisticsPossible
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The entities involved
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federal government
highest, central, level of government in a federation
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Federal Ministry of Education
Austrian ministry in charge of schools, universities, and arts policy
Related events
- The federal government in Nigeria is operating and is being urged to increase funding for the education sector.
- Federal Government implements economic reforms while a non-academic union demands improved welfare from state governments.
- The Nigerian government directs actions through its ministries.
- Government initiative aims to reduce student financial burden using the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
- The Federal Government of Nigeria implemented noble reforms in 1995.