Design and Implementation of Computer-Based Population Census Information System

Design and Implementation of Computer-Based Population Census Information System.

INTRODUCTION

Population census information system is at the centre of all population activities. Population census is the complete process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analyzing and publishing demographic, economic and social data of all persons in a country or area at a specific time.

To make a successful census exercise, the people for whom the arrangement has been made must properly be educate and fully informed about the arrangements.

In other words publicity, public enlightenment and education on the subject of census are unavoidable pre-conditions for a successful exercise. This duty though significant, is only additional to the National Population Commission (NPC).

The commission can therefore not commit much of its resources to it, for cannot handle the assignment professionally the way the media do. This is because the most potent strategies and the technical format for effective publicity of any event belong to and remain with the media.

What this suggests is that the NPC has no option but to evolve, nurture, cherish and sustain a cordial relationship between the media.

BRIEF HISTORY OF NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION (NPC).

The National Population Commission (NPC) has its based from Calabar from where it was called “Bureau of Population”. In 1988, it became imperative that Akwa Ibom was deed fit for it establishment.

As at then, Mr. Isaac Udoukpong was the Head and as Acting Assistant Director, and as at this time, the commission office was located at No. 2 oku street in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

In 1990, the name “Bureau Of Population” was changed to National Population Commission (NPC) in preparation for the 1991 National Census Exercise. After the 1991 census, Mr. N. A. Nsudu took over as the state director.

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