The National Population Commission (NPC) says it is set to start the enumeration of homeless people in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State.

State director of the commission, Bala Mairuwa, said the enumeration was part of preparations for the trial census in some selected enumeration areas.

“In continuation of the ongoing trial census fieldwork, the NPC wishes to announce that the census night, which signifies the commencement of persons’ enumeration in selected EAs and local government areas, starts on Tuesday night, July 19, 2022.

“Census night is the night immediately before the first day of enumeration set aside for the enumeration of homeless persons,” he said.

Mr Mairuwa explained that “The decision to enumerate homeless persons at night is based on the fact that homeless persons are usually found in designated places such as markets, bridges and motor parks where they pass the night rather than daytime when they are

likely to be on the move.”

He noted that the observance of census night was in accordance with international best practices and to ensure complete enumeration of the population.

“The census reference period for the trial census will be from zero hours of the first enumeration day, July 20, to midnight of the last enumeration day, July 24, 2022,” he said.

The director, therefore, urged Daura residents to support and cooperate with the enumerators as they carry out their professional assignments. 

(NAN)