Population census critical to national development ― Ewi of Ado-Ekiti Population census critical to national development ― Ewi of Ado-Ekiti
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The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, has reiterated the importance of a valid population census to the development of the country, saying it would afford the government accurate data for proper planning.
Oba Adejugbe who spoke in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday, ahead of this month’s Enumeration Area exercise by officials of the National Population Commission (NPC) in the town, urged residents to support the commission towards the successful conduct of the exercise.
The monarch explained that the exercise would be for all residents in Ado-Ekiti, regardless of their ethnicity adding that the exercise is for the identification of areas, families, houses, streets and other demographic considerations.
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KUNLE ODEREMI examines steady efforts at opening up Ekiti State for transformation by the administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi in the face of harsh socio-economic realities prevalent across the country.
PENETRATING the skyline of Ibadan is the imposing 25-storey Cocoa House completed in 1965. Previously called Farmers’ House, the amazing structure is among the enduring and timeless legacies of the first generation of politicians that managed the resources of Yoruba land in the First Republic.
Another timeless monument of that nostalgic period is the Government Secretariat Complex in Agodi, also in the Oyo State capital which, till date, remains the footprint of a resourceful, purpose and visionary leadership. Similar great strides of that era cut across public utilities and infrastructure designed to unlock the potentials of the citizens, but which, sadly, have suffered a reckless abandonment in the hands of successive leaders.
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As fear spreads across the country over the spike in COVID-19 cases, experts are worried that most of the new cases are being recorded among the youths, hitherto perceived as the ‘safest’ group.
According to the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the growing infections among youths may eventually escalate the second wave of the virus.
Dr Ihekweazu said while most states have recorded an increase, the majority of which are in Lagos State, Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory, the sudden increase among the youths occurs more among those between ages 21 and 30 years.