The National Population Commission has commenced the digital registration of births and deaths in Niger State.
The Chairman of the commission, Dr Aminù Yussuf, made this known to newsmen in Minna, where he disclosed that the action aligns with the nationwide full digital birth and death registration under the E- CRVS system.
Represented by a director in the Niger State office of the commission, Mallam Musa Sabo, the chairman said the effort will strengthen civil registration, enhance the generation of vital statistics and ensure that every birth and death occurring in Nigeria is captured through a modern, efficient and digitally enabled registration system.
Yusuf, who spoke through Sabo, noted, “It is my privilege to formally announce the full commencement of the digital registration of births and deaths on the VitalReg platform under the electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system.
“Today’s announcement marks the next critical step in our collective effort to build a modern, efficient and technology-driven civil registration system that meets international standards and supports Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
