Census 2027

Why it matters

• Provides the foundational dataset for evidence-based policy formulation and resource allocation across administrative tiers.
• Enables the delimitation of electoral constituencies to ensure proportional representation.
• Facilitates the identification of vulnerable populations for the targeted delivery of welfare schemes and social security benefits.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional and legal framework governing the census, the role of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, and the implications of digital transformation in data collection methodologies.