ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

This chapter will discuss key aspects of the logistics for the 2023 population and
housing census. It is important field functionaries are made aware and
understand the logistics arrangement for the census to help in the performance
of their functions. Logistics arrangement for the 2023 PHC will enable an
efficient workflow of forecasting, inventory management, distribution planning,
reporting, equipment maintenance, and retrieval and incorporate routine data
management processes.

21.1 Work Flow Forecasting

Workflow forecasting will enable projection on sequence of activities involved in
the census. This involves identification of the activities, their timing, material and
personnel needs and the required coordination mechanisms.

21.2 Inventory Management:

A comprehensive list of the materials, equipment and other resources needed
for effective implementation of the census was made. This has facilitated their
acquisition, deployment and effective use. Inventory management for the 2023
PHC has taken care of the materials required at each stage of the census
process as well as their storage and security

21.3 Planning for Material Distribution

A well-orchestrated plan is in place for the distribution of materials acquired for
the 2023 PHC. This includes plans for the distribution of PDAs, its accessories
and other field materials required for effective conduct of the census. A clear
line of distribution from points of acquisition to storage facilities in the States
and Local Government Areas has been mapped out.

21.4 Logistics Administration

A number of functionaries are involved with the administration of logistics for
the 2023 PHC namely national logistics officers, State logistics officers and LGA
logistics officers.

21.5 Logistics Committees

Logistics committees exist at all levels of census administration, namely
National, States and Local Government Areas.
21.5.1 National Logistics Officer:
The National Logistics Coordinator is the overall head of logistic operations
during the census. S/he will ensure that materials, equipment, etc. are
distributed to all states and the FCT on time.

21.5.2 State Logistics Officer:

The State Logistics Officer is in charge of logistics at the State level. S/he
collects materials from the headquarters and distributes the same to the Local
Government Areas through the LGA Logistics Officers.

21.5.3 Local Government Area Logistics Officer:

The function of the LGA Logistics Officer is to coordinate logistics of human
resource and materials within the assigned area. S/he is to ensure the
collection, proper storage, security, distribution of materials during the various
stages of census. This will include distribution of training materials to training
centres during training and during house listing and enumeration.