Population Commission begins Demographic survey in Niger State

The National Population Commission (NPC), has commenced the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in Niger State.

The 2023-2024 Nigeria, is aimed at advocating for improve health outcomes, and custodians of a brighter future for the nation.

Addressing journalists at a news briefing at the Federal Secretariat office of the Commission in Minna Thursday, the Federal Commissioner National Population Commission in Niger State, Hon Mohammad Dattijo Usman, stated that the support and cooperation of all stakeholders and non governmental organization (NGO), is required for the success of the Survey.

The Federal Commissioner who was represented at the news briefing by the State Director of National Population Commission in the state, Alhaji Nma Shehu noted that the support, engagement, and collaboration received from relevant donor partners have been instrumental in bringing the Commission to this point.

According to the Federal Commissioner, the success of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey hinges significantly “on your continued commitment, and we are deeply grateful for your unwavering dedication to this cause.”

The National Population Commission, he explained in collaboration with key partners, has diligently implemented the NDHS, consistently raising the bar for demographic and health data collection in Nigeria.

The launching of the Survey at the state level, he explained has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to upholding the same high standards of excellence and precision that have defined the NDHS over the years.

He enumerated the objectives of the 2023-2024 NDHS to include, to gather high-quality data on a wide range of vital indicators including fertility rates, maternal and child health, contraceptive use, childhood mortality,gender-related issues, nutrition, HIV/ Aids.

Also ,he said it include to provide data supporting evaluation needs of maternal and child health and family planning programs, enabling evidence-based planning and resource allocation, to produce timely results and ensure wide data dissemination informing program managers and policymakers among other objectives.

Speaking further, Alhaji Dattijo Usman noted that these objectives are not mere words on paper ” but they represent the path to healthier, more Prosperous Nigeria, a Nigeria that can address the unique needs of its citizens, promote gender equality, improve health out comes and reduce the burden of disease”

While expressing his gratitude to some international donors agencies, for their invaluable partners, the NPC Federal Commissioner in Niger State appreciated the Federal Ministry of Health, National Bureau of Statistics Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and other ministries department and agencies for their support and their integral role in aligning the efforts with the broader societal goals.