By Peter Duru, Makurdi
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Benue State under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, with the exercise now operational across the state’s 23 local government areas, 273 council wards and 79 registration centres.
The Federal Commissioner representing Benue State at the NPC, Barr. Patricia Iyanya Kupchi, announced the rollout in Makurdi, describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s civil registration system and ensuring that every birth and death in the state is documented through a secure, technology-driven platform known as VitalReg.
According to her, the digital registration became fully operational on July 1, 2026, following a directive from the NPC headquarters as part of the nationwide implementation of the E-CRVS system.
She said, “This marks a major milestone in our efforts to strengthen civil registration, improve the quality of demographic data and ensure that every birth and every death occurring in Benue State is properly recorded through a modern, secure and technology-driven system.”
