Census Flashcards
When was the last census conducted in Nigeria?
21st - 27th March 2006
The census was extended from the intended 5-day duration.
How many enumerators were trained for the Nigerian census?
850,000 enumerators
Enumerators were employed to collect demographic information.
What was the cost of the last census in Nigeria?
£640 million
Half of the funding was provided by the European Union.
What method was used to collect census data in Nigeria?
OMR forms
These forms could be fed into a machine for data processing.
What technology will be used for data collection in the 2023 census?
Handheld digital devices
People will also have the option to complete the census online.
What was one major challenge faced by census enumerators in Nigeria?
Delayed payment
Confusion regarding employment and payment led to unrest among enumerators. $37 training fee wasn’t paid out to workers
How did ethnic tensions affect the census process in Nigeria?
People often reject census results or lie during data collection
This is due to the political implications of census data in Nigeria.
(Muslim North-100million) and (christian south-90million)
What percentage of births in Nigeria are estimated to go unregistered?
47%
This is due to lack of transport infrastructure, poverty, and weak legislation.
What is required to obtain a death certificate in Nigeria?
Must be obtained within 48 hours
A death certificate is necessary to claim inheritance.
What are the census questions in Nigeria focused on?
Age, sex, marital status, nationality, birth place, disability, orphanhood, literacy, number of children, job, cooking fuel, toilet type, waste disposal, water supply
These questions gather comprehensive demographic information.
True or False: The 2007 election in Nigeria was conducted using new parliamentary boundaries drawn from census data.
True
Census data is crucial for electoral boundaries.
What is the significance of census data for the Nigerian government?
Helps determine location for schools, roads, hospitals etc.
It provides essential information for decision-making across various sectors.
Fill in the blank: The government of Nigeria created an online system where birth registrars must update their birth records each _______.
week
This allows public access to information on birth registrations.
What is the function of the 4000 centres in Nigeria related to vital registration?
To record births, deaths, and marriages
These centres are essential for improving vital statistics.
What language-related challenge affects census data collection in Nigeria?
Lower literacy rates in rural areas
There are at least 250 languages spoken in Nigeria, complicating communication.
What is the required timeframe for registering births in Nigeria?
Within 60 days
Birth certificates are necessary for travel or education.
