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03/06/2026

Register the birth of your child on the National Population Commission website: www.nationalpopulation.gov.ng or visit any of the NPC Offices or Registration Centres nationwide for an assisted service.


27/05/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

You can access these vital services on the NPC website www.nationalpopulation.gov.ng

🎯 Birth Registration (from 0 – 17 years)

🎯Birth Attestation (18 years and above without a birth certificate)

🎯 Foreign Birth Notification (for children born abroad to Nigerian parents)

🎯 Death Notification
Modification

🎯 Certificate Reprint

🎯 Certificate Reissuance (for those with old, damaged, missing or unverifiable birth certificates)

🎯 Certificate Verification (to confirm the authenticity of a birth or death certificate)

🎯 Health Facility Onboarding

Get started today or visit any of the NPC Offices or Registration Centres nationwide for an assisted service.

Happy Children’s Day 2026
27/05/2026

Happy Children’s Day 2026

EID MUBARAK!Happy Eid el-Kabir from all of us at National Population Commission.
27/05/2026

EID MUBARAK!

Happy Eid el-Kabir from all of us at National Population Commission.



NPC CHAIRMAN VISITS TRAINING CENTRE FOR 2026 KANO MINI DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY The Chairman of the National Popula...
19/05/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN VISITS TRAINING CENTRE FOR 2026 KANO MINI DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, today, 19th May 2026, visited the training centre for the ongoing Training of Interviewers (ToI) for the 2026 Kano Mini Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (Mini-NDHS).

The training is being held at Kini Country Guest Inn, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, ahead of the commencement of fieldwork for the survey in Kano State.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Yusuf said the purpose of his visit was to monitor the progress of the training and to encourage participants to give their best in ensuring the collection of quality and reliable data.

He stressed that credible data is critical to evidence-based planning and policymaking, particularly in the health sector, noting that the survey’s outcome would significantly support health interventions and development planning in Kano State.

The NPC Chairman commended Kano State for being the first in the country to conduct a State-level Mini Demographic and Health Survey, describing the initiative as a milestone. He disclosed plans to pay a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Kano State to formally congratulate him on the achievement.

Dr. Yusuf also expressed appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and ICF for entrusting the Commission with the responsibility of implementing the survey. He assured all functionaries of adequate security during the exercise, revealing that he had written to relevant security agencies to provide necessary security coverage throughout the fieldwork period.

In his remarks, the Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Suraj Sulaiman, said the state was privileged to pilot the survey. He noted that extensive preparations had been made to ensure a smooth and successful exercise.

The ICF Project Lead, Ms. Suzanne Arrington, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to providing technical support to guarantee the success of the survey.

Similarly, the representative of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Adeyinka Odejimi, commended the NPC for its professionalism and technical expertise, while appreciating the Chairman for personally monitoring the exercise.

Earlier, the Director of Planning and Research Department of the Commission, Mr. Joseph Ilelaboye, welcomed the Chairman and thanked him for the visit.

Providing an overview of the project, the Project Director of the 2026 Kano Mini-NDHS, Mrs. Vitaleen Nnadi, said the ongoing training of field functionaries would conclude on 25th May 2026. She added that fieldwork is scheduled to commence on 30th May and run until 6th August 2026.

According to her, the Key Indicator Report is expected to be released in September 2026, while the final report will be ready by January 2027.

Dr. Yusuf was accompanied on the visit by his technical aides.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman of NPC
19th May 2026

NPC CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR URGENT REFORM OF NIGERIA’S CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEMThe Chairman of the National Population Commi...
19/05/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR URGENT REFORM OF NIGERIA’S CIVIL REGISTRATION SYSTEM

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has called for stronger collaboration and accelerated reforms to build an integrated, digital, and interoperable Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system for Nigeria.

Speaking at the Second Meeting of the National CRVS Coordination Committee held today, 19th May 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Dr. Yusuf emphasized that civil registration remains the foundation of legal identity, good governance, and sustainable national development. He expressed concern that birth and death registration rates in Nigeria remain unacceptably low at about 40 percent and below, respectively, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action among stakeholders.

"We can no longer afford to operate in silos," Dr. Yusuf stated. "An integrated CRVS system that seamlessly connects with health facilities, identity management, and other government platforms is not optional. It is imperative."

He highlighted the launch of the electronic CRVS platform in 2023 and the inaugural committee meeting in July 2025 as major milestones but acknowledged that progress has been slow due to fragmented systems and weak coordination.

Dr. Yusuf reaffirmed the NPC’s commitment to providing leadership and coordination, urging all partners to work collectively toward creating a system that guarantees every Nigerian a legal identity and accurate national records.

UNICEF Nigeria’s Chief Child Protection Officer, Ms. Mona Aika, reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in strengthening its civil registration systems, stressing that birth registration is a legal right for every child.

The Director of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics at the NPC, Hajia Hapsatu Husaini Isiyaku, presented the national strategic plan highlighting progress, priorities, and next steps.

The inauguration of the CRVS Technical Working Group and the presentation of its mandate by NPC Acting Director-General, Dr. Nnamdi Maduekwe, formed the highlight of the event.

The meeting, which focused on reviewing the National CRVS Strategic Acceleration Action Plan (2026–2030), brought together key government agencies and development partners. Dignitaries at the meeting included the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, alongside representatives of ministries, departments, and agencies involved in CRVS implementation.

Stanley Onyekachukwu Nwosu, mnipr
SA Media to the Honourable Chairman of NPC
19 May 2026

NPC, US EMBASSY, DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON CRVS MATTERS The Chairman of National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, tod...
15/05/2026

NPC, US EMBASSY, DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON CRVS MATTERS

The Chairman of National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, today 15th May 2026, received in audience the Country Consular Coordinator, US Mission in Nigeria, Mrs. Pamela Hack and her team, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.

The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the relationship between the United States of America and the Commission. The meeting also provided a valuable opportunity for the Commission to present an overview of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics processes and services.

In his remarks, the NPC Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf welcomed the delegation and reassured them of the Commission’s commitment to exploring opportunities that would advance issues of mutual concern. He noted that the Commission had put adequate measures in place to ensure that only appropriate and verified documents are accepted before certificates are issued.

Earlier, Mrs. Pamela Hack appreciated the Commission for the warm reception and reaffirmed the commitment of the United States Embassy to collaborate with and support the Commission in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting had in attendance Mrs. Jane Jensen, Consular Chief, U.S. Embassy Abuja; Mr. Alphonsius Ogazi, Fraud Prevention Specialist; Mr. John Warner, Vice Consul; Mrs. Helen Kayode Olaolu, American Citizens Services; the Acting Director-General of NPC, Dr. Nnamdi Madueke, Director of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Department, Hajiya Husaini Hapsatu Isiyaku, Acting Director of the Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Serifat Adelayo Olurode, and other senior technical officials from the CRVS Department.

NPC CHAIRMAN ATTENDS NEDI NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETINGThe Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yus...
14/05/2026

NPC CHAIRMAN ATTENDS NEDI NATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING

The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, today, 14th May 2026, joined other key stakeholders at the Nigeria Educational Data Infrastructure (NEDI) National Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

The event, themed “Transforming Education Through Data,” was organized by the Federal Ministry of Education to advance the role of data-driven decision-making in Nigeria’s education sector. NEDI envisions a future where stakeholders across the education ecosystem are empowered with reliable, accessible, and actionable data to inform policy and improve learning outcomes.

The meeting brought together distinguished personalities from government and development institutions, including: Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, Deputy Governor of Enugu State; Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister of Education; Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Honourable Minister of Interior; Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development; Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); Dr. Abubakar Isah, NEDI Coordinator, among other dignitaries and senior government officials.

The NPC Chairman was accompanied by the Acting Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Nnamdi Maduekwe and several directors.

The gathering provided an opportunity to formally introduce the NEDI platform to national stakeholders. Discussions focused on establishing shared priorities for implementation across all states, committing to a coordinated framework for data governance, institutional collaboration, and partnership strengthening between federal, state, and development actors.

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