In a bid to improve data accuracy and inclusivity across the country, the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a partnership compact on the Decentralization and Localization of Birth Registration and Legal Identity with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), UNICEF Nigeria, and Barnksforte Technologies Limited (BTL).
The compact which was signed by NPC Chairman, Mr. Nasir Kwarra and UNICEF Nigeria’s Chief of Child Protection Dr. Ibrahim Sessay at the NPC headquarters aims to decentralize and localize birth and death registration services at the community level.
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Speaking at the ceremony Mr. Kwarra stated that the partnership is a vital step towards improving service accessibility, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening grassroots participation in civil registration processes.
He noted that the NPC had recently digitalized the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system in Nigeria, further streamlining registration processes and enhancing overall efficiency and coverage.
The NPC Chairman reaffirmed that the commission was dedicated to working with stakeholders and relevant organizations to ensure that every child, individual is recognized, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute their quota to national development.
