Crown Prince Abubakar Bello Afegbua is a distinguished member of the Afegbua Royal family from Edo State, Nigeria. He is a direct descendant of HRH Abdulmalik Asekhome Afegbua, the ONEKHAIFHONA 1 of the Okpella kingdom, District Head of Kukuruku District, and an Order of the British Empire (OBE) recipient. Born on April 28, 1966, in Makurdi, Benue State, Abubakar Bello Afegbua has carved an impressive career in the field of statistics and demography.

Abubakar holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree and is currently pursuing a PhD in Comparative Politics at the University of Benin, Edo State. He is married to Barrister Princess Olufunke Abubakar Afegbua, and they are blessed with three children.

His educational journey is marked by significant milestones, including obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Census Planning and Management from the United States Census Bureau. His academic credentials include:

1. PhD in Comparative Politics (in view), University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria
2. MSc. in Comparative Politics, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria (1995)
3. BSc. in Sociology & Anthropology, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria (1995)
4. PGD in Census Planning & Management, International Program Center, US Census Bureau, Washington DC (2005)
5. Secondary School Living Certificate (WAEC), Ikpomaza Grammar School, Okpella, Edo State (1983)

Professionally, Crown Prince Afegbua is affiliated with several notable bodies, including the Population Association of Nigeria, and Demographic Association of Nigeria. He also serves as a Board Member at the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria, and Federal Reporting Council.

His career within the National Population Commission is illustrious:

1. Director, Census Department, National Population Commission Headquarters, Abuja (January 2024 – Present)
2. Director, Data Administration, National Population Commission, Bayelsa, Delta, and Edo States (March 2022 – January 2024)

• Director, Edo State National Population Commission (2018)

Crown Prince Afegbua is highly skilled in various ICT competencies and core professional areas such as:

• ICT Skills: STATA, DEMPROG, EXCEL, CSPRO, Data Analysis, Software Configuration, Cloud Services
• Core Competencies: Budgeting & Forecasting, Projection and Sampling, Project Management, Data Management and Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Risk Management, Administrative Skills

He is a dedicated and ethical decision-maker, known for his critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Over his 30-year career, he has been recognized as a proactive, intuitive, and highly skilled data analyst with a strong orientation towards holistic development and profitability.

Currently, he is conducting doctoral research on “Census, Politics, and National Development in Nigeria.” Crown Prince Afegbua has authored several monographs, articles, and reports on statistics and demography, contributing significantly to the field. His leadership and expertise continue to impact Nigeria positively.

Crown Prince Abubakar Bello Afegbua’s dedication, reliability, and extensive experience make him a valuable asset to any organization or society he serves. His work is driven by a commitment to excellence, empathy, and a passion for using data to foster development and progress.