They said it was until this is done that Nigeria would make meaningful economic progress that would make it a force in the comity of nations. The duo stated this separately at this year’s edition of the Annual Mathematics Conference and Exhibition organised by the Mathematics for Life Foundation, in Lagos. While Professor Ugbebor was a lead paper presenter at the event, fifth in the series, Dr Kale was a keynote speaker. But our population census exercises, he pointed out, have had a history of enormous challenges which consequently affect the credibility and usefulness of census data for informed decision-making process in the country. “So, Nigeria should make census a priority for socioeconomic transformation and development,” he further advised.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 27, 2020 17:37 UTC