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NPC launches online birth and death registration platform

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's National Population Commission launched an online platform for birth and death registration.
  • The VitalReg platform aims to modernize civil registration, improve data accuracy, and increase coverage.
  • The initiative seeks to address low birth and death registration rates, which hinder national planning.

Nigerians can now register births and deaths online through the National Population Commission's new digital platform, VitalReg. Launched nationwide on July 1, 2026, the system aims to modernize civil registration and improve service delivery.

It is my distinct honour and privilege, on behalf of the National Population Commission, 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.

— Dr Aminu YusufAnnouncing the launch of the new digital registration platform.

NPC Chairman Dr. Aminu Yusuf announced the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, stating it will offer faster services, 24-hour access, digital certificates, and enhanced data security. This initiative seeks to reduce paperwork, waiting times, and the need for physical visits.

Effective 1st July 2026, this transformative initiative is now operational across the thirty-six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

— Dr Aminu YusufDetailing the nationwide rollout of the VitalReg platform.

"This digital innovation is one of the most transformative reforms in the history of civil registration in Nigeria," Yusuf said. He highlighted the commission's commitment to leveraging technology for better service delivery and accurate documentation.

This digital innovation is one of the most transformative reforms in the history of civil registration in Nigeria. It reflects the Commission’s unwavering commitment to leveraging technology to improve service delivery, strengthen data integrity, and guarantee that every birth and every death occurring in Nigeria is documented accurately and securely.

— Dr Aminu YusufEmphasizing the significance of the new digital platform.

Despite the digital upgrade, Nigeria faces significant challenges. Yusuf noted that only about 57% of births and less than 20% of deaths are registered nationwide. These gaps deny many citizens legal identity and limit reliable data for national planning. The NPC is working to expand its registration centers to improve coverage.

Birth registration coverage currently stands at about 57 per cent nationwide, while death registration remains below 20 per cent. These gaps deprive many Nigerians of legal identity and limit the availability of reliable data needed for effective national planning.

— Dr Aminu YusufHighlighting the challenges in birth and death registration coverage.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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