As usual, Statistics Sierra Leone has given latest updates on the ongoing Mid-term Population and Housing Census.

Statistics first expresses appreciation to the general public for the corporation received so far by Census field staff across the country.

Statistics reports that the Census is going on accordingly across the country.

Statistics specifically commends the Regent Chief, Foday Santigie Kanu of Bele-Loko Chiefdom, Port Loko District, who mounted a loudhailer atop his vehicle and drove around popular places encouraging people to take part in the Census activities.

Statistics notes that there are challenges with cooperation in certain communities.

Statistics urges everyone to cooperate with field workers so complete and credible data for development can be collected.

Statistics reaffirms that data collected by field workers are being continuously synced to the Statistics Headquarters in Freetown.