Sierra Leone: Census Trainers Begin Preparation for December Digital Enumeration

Statistics Sierra Leone has commenced a 10-day training programme for 129 master trainers and data quality managers ahead of the 2026 Population and Housing Census, Awoko Newspaper (@awokonewspaper) reported. Statistician General Andrew Bob Johnny urged participants to prioritise accuracy, consistency, and mastery of concepts ahead of Census Night on 1 December and counting from 2 December. Both the All People’s Congress and Sierra Leone People’s Party have pledged support for the exercise, while UNFPA in Sierra Leone (@UNFPASierraleon) confirmed its assistance in the training.