The Revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development (NPP) is to be launched by President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday 3rd February, 2022 at the Council Chamber of the State House.
The president is also expected to inaugurate the National Council on Population Management (NCPM).
A signed statement by Isiaka Yahaya, PhD, acting Director, Public Affairs Department of the commission indicates that the revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development (NPP), which was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on 9th June 2021, is a comprehensive document that addresses all population and development concerns with an overarching goal to improve the quality of life and standard of living of the people of Nigeria.
He said the main thrust of the policy is to reduce the population growth rate and accelerate demographic transition for the realization of the Demographic dividend. It is a strategic tool guiding the implementation of national development plans.
The implementation of the policy is premised on an institutional framework that is clearly defined in the policy with the NCPM as the apex organ.
The Council is chaired by the President with the Vice President as the Deputy Chairman. Heads of relevant government Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) will serve as members of the Council.
The National Population Commission is the coordinating agency of the National Population Policy charged with the responsibility of ensuring collaboration and synergy across sectoral lines and monitoring the implementation of the population policy.
Principal Officers of the National Assembly, top government functionaries including Ministers and Heads of MDAs, prominent Traditional Rulers, Ambassadors, Captains of Industries and Representatives of development agencies are expected to grace the event.
