Why the 2023 population census must be postponed, by Dr Michael Owhoko Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has the government genuinely evaluated the reasons for the dispute and rejection of the previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organise another headcount? Results of censuses conducted in 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006 were all marred by anomalies and controversies allegedly engendered by the manipulation and falsification of figures. Were there any lessons learnt from these disputes? So far, all contentious issues that diminished and undermined the credibility of the...