Field Officers Manual : An Addendum

This addendum provides an overview of the monitoring and evaluation process, ensuring quality of data quality management and the successful implementation of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. It also details the roles and responsibilities of all census functionaries, promoting a clear understanding of the collaborative effort required to achieve the census goals. It also provides information on the enumeration of hard to reach, hard to count, difficult terrains and security issues and tips of mitigating them. To ensure that communication is correctly done additional guidelines are also presented in this document for functionaries to utilise in carrying out their activities.

Additionally, a comprehensive catalogue of changes in data collection applications has been included, reflecting the advancements in technology that have been integrated into the census process. This will enable users to quickly understand and adapt to the evolving landscape of data collection and analysis.

This addendum is a testament to Nigeria's dedication to the pursuit of accurate, comprehensive, and reliable data, which will inform policies and decisions for the betterment of the nation and its people. We hope that the information provided herein will contribute to a successful implementation of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, setting a strong foundation for future census exercises and the nation's overall development.

This Addendum will be your guide in this training and is expected to be trated as it is any mis understandings of the concepts should be discussed with the monitors, Virtual Class Assistants and the management.