By Richard Benjamin
The National Population Commission (NPC) has inaugurated a digital birth and death registration system in Kano State to improve the efficiency, security and accessibility of civil registration services.
The National Commissioner representing Kano State, Dr Aminu Ibrahim-Tsanyawa, inaugurated the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) System on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Unguwar Uku Primary Healthcare Centre in Kano.
Ibrahim-Tsanyawa said the initiative was designed to ensure that birth and death records were captured digitally, stored securely and made more accessible while addressing challenges associated with the manual registration process.
According to him, the digital e-CRVS system replaces the conventional paper-based process with a secure, efficient and real-time electronic platform, thereby improving service delivery.
“The rollout of the Digital e-CRVS System demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the National Population Commission to ensuring that every birth and death occurring in Nigeria is registered promptly, accurately and efficiently,” he said.
He said the system would improve data quality, reduce delays and errors, and enhance service delivery to Nigerians.
Ibrahim-Tsanyawa said the initiative aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government and Nigeria’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16.9, which seeks to provide legal identity for all, including birth registration, by 2030.
He said the NPC in Kano was committed to ensuring that every eligible child, particularly those below five years, was registered.
The federal commissioner described birth registration as more than a legal requirement, but a fundamental human right and the first official recognition of a child’s existence.
He said birth registration remained free for children below five years and cautioned parents and guardians against patronising illegal registration centres issuing fake certificates.
He appealed to media practitioners to support the commission by intensifying public awareness on the importance of timely birth and death registration.
Ibrahim-Tsanyawa said the commission was working with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), relevant ministries, traditional and religious leaders, and other stakeholders to deepen awareness of the digital registration system at the grassroots.
The commissioner commended the Chairman of the NPC, Dr Aminu Yusuf, for his leadership in repositioning the commission as a technology-driven institution.
He also appreciated development partners, including UNICEF, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and other stakeholders for supporting the successful implementation of the Digital Birth Registration Programme.
