The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says there are 300,000 obstetric fistula cases in Nigeria, calling for political will to end it.
The minister said the shift was to enable for more training of personnel and procure digital equipment required for the census.
The minister called for an end to male preference in families.
The NPC assured that it would not leave any stone unturned in its bid to conduct a credible national census in 2023.
Minister for women affairs regretted that in spite of government laws and reforms, harmful traditional practices persist.
