A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Demographic data obtained from population census serves as a fundamental basis for national development planning, revenue distribution, state establishment, local government creation, constituency delineation, and parliamentary representation. The significance of a precise and dependable population...
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Demographic data obtained from population census serves as a fundamental basis for national development planning, revenue distribution, state establishment, local government creation, constituency delineation, and parliamentary representation. The significance of a precise and dependable population census in national development planning cannot be overstated. Despite its importance, population data in Nigeria is plagued by issues of inaccuracy and unreliability, often resulting in perceived falsification. Falsified population data can have adverse effects on a country's socioeconomic and political progress. This study employed an Armchair research approach to examine the falsification of population census outcomes in Nigeria and its repercussions. By delving into the historical context of census practices in Nigeria, defining census and falsification concepts, uncovering instances of census falsifications in Nigeria, and outlining their implications, the analysis shed light on intentional and unintentional falsifications, including errors in data collection instruments. The repercussions of manipulating population figures encompass incitement of unrest, inequitable revenue sharing and resource allocation, inaccurate parliamentary representation, corruption, unnecessary constituency delineations, and local government creations. To prevent the falsification of population census findings, recommendations include implementing biometric technology in data collection, establishing a comprehensive population registry for universal registration and updates, promoting public awareness on the significance of precise census data, enhancing the training of census personnel, conducting regular census exercises, and ensuring adequate funding for such undertakings.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6382232d2eb44748830c4c0df16b50172025-02-10T10:00:23ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-07-0183A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONSASA PATRICK SUNDAY0ABDULMALIK JIBO1LUKA YOHANNA2FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI, TARABA STATE, NIGERIAFEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI, TARABA STATE, NIGERIAMODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA Demographic data obtained from population census serves as a fundamental basis for national development planning, revenue distribution, state establishment, local government creation, constituency delineation, and parliamentary representation. The significance of a precise and dependable population census in national development planning cannot be overstated. Despite its importance, population data in Nigeria is plagued by issues of inaccuracy and unreliability, often resulting in perceived falsification. Falsified population data can have adverse effects on a country's socioeconomic and political progress. This study employed an Armchair research approach to examine the falsification of population census outcomes in Nigeria and its repercussions. By delving into the historical context of census practices in Nigeria, defining census and falsification concepts, uncovering instances of census falsifications in Nigeria, and outlining their implications, the analysis shed light on intentional and unintentional falsifications, including errors in data collection instruments. The repercussions of manipulating population figures encompass incitement of unrest, inequitable revenue sharing and resource allocation, inaccurate parliamentary representation, corruption, unnecessary constituency delineations, and local government creations. To prevent the falsification of population census findings, recommendations include implementing biometric technology in data collection, establishing a comprehensive population registry for universal registration and updates, promoting public awareness on the significance of precise census data, enhancing the training of census personnel, conducting regular census exercises, and ensuring adequate funding for such undertakings. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/358PopulationCensusFalsificationNigeriaImplication |
| spellingShingle | ASA PATRICK SUNDAY ABDULMALIK JIBO LUKA YOHANNA A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS International Studies Journal Population Census Falsification Nigeria Implication |
| title | A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS |
| title_full | A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS |
| title_fullStr | A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS |
| title_full_unstemmed | A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS |
| title_short | A META ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA’S POPULATION CENSUS RESULTS FALSIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS |
| title_sort | meta analysis of nigeria s population census results falsification and its implications |
| topic | Population Census Falsification Nigeria Implication |
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