Meaning of Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD)Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) also known as Census Mapping is the delineation of the country untry into compact and identifiable areas which designated enumerators can cover within the time stipulated for the enumeration exercise. EAD objectivesThe primary objective of EAD is to delineate enumeration areas (EAs) in the country to…

By Eric Zaki on 28 Feb 2023 Tiv people: Ruam kumen sha aninge sha akpo a ichegh, iyough sha ishwa, kwagh hir, kikyar I wish I could have again the previous years that as a child I enjoyed some of the most pleasurable and appealing things. The experience I got was great but I’m not…

Nigeria’s conduct of population censuses over the years has been fraught with many challenges due to the perception of many people as to what a population census is or is not. The outcome of a population census in terms of size, has always thrown up heated exchanges between the various groups within the polity thereby…

Nigeria’s 2023 Population and Housing Census (PHC) is the country’s first digital census. Digital tools and technology were used. The adoption and deployment of these digital technology as highlighted in line with UN Priciples and Recommendations creates confidence in the entire Census process, thereby ensuring that the Census data produced is reliable and accepted for…

The National Population Commission was established in April 1988 by Decree No. 23 (Now Act) of 1989 (NPC Act cap 67 2004 LFN). The Commission comprises a chairman and 37 members representing each of the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The NPC operates a three tier administrative and technical structure…

JechiraIt comprises these LGAs:VandeikyaKonshisha JemgbaghIt comprises these LGAs:GbokoBurukuTarka KwandeIt comprises these LGAs:KwandeUshongo GwerIt comprises these LGAs:GumaMakurdiGwer EastGwer West SankeraIt comprises these LGAs:Katsina-AlaUkumLogo IgedeIt comprises these LGAs:OjuObi Agatu/ApaAgatuApa Idoma EnoneIt comprises these LGAs:OkpokwuOgbadiboAdo Otukpo/OhiminiIt comprises these LGAs:OtukpoOhimini The areas are ruled by traditional rulers of different hierarchy. The traditional councils for each intermediate area comprise the…

Jukun communities in Benue State include: Abinsi, Abonka (Makurdi), Agyogo (Wurukum), Akatungu (North Bank),Agyetashi,Azholko,Abweni,Amor ((Fiidi),Azenu,Ando Sede, (Gbajimba), Anuwha,Atenge,Anyishi,Asugu,Gidin Mangoro,Akatsu,Agbado,Zhamindo,Azenu,Kitsani,Aguye,Asokpoga,Aselema,and other ones alongthe River Benue bank in about 5 LGAs of Benue State.

Guma LGAAbinsi (capital town)Azudo,Ayiyo-ga,Ati-wa-kwo,Avyuvyo,AzhokoAzhe-AnumgbeAsede andAnuwha Logo LGAAshuku,Anyishi andAsugu Makurdi LGAAgyogo (Wurukum),Clerk Ward (New Garage), Akatungu (North bank), Afubor,ljaha andAgyetashi.

Jukun people in Benue state are located largely in Abinsi as well as in Makurdi, Guma and Logo LGAs. Abinsi town is the capital of the people. Abinsi is in Guma LGA but close to Makurdi town. Jukun people The larger Jukun population, resides in and around Wukari, where they are governed by a monarch.…

The palace of the paramount traditional ruler of the Idoma people of Benue state, Nigeria is located in Otukpo, the capital town of Idoma land. The new palace was built by the administration ofGovernor Samuel Ortom. The Governor, alongside several other persons attended the opening ceremony in February 2023. The Idoma topmost chief known as…