NPC Launches Digital Birth, Death Registration System in Kano, Warns Against Fake Certificates

The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched the Digital Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) System in Kano State, marking a major step towards strengthening birth and death registration and expanding access to legal identity.

Speaking at a press briefing in Kano on the rollout of the digital platform, the Federal Commissioner representing Kano State at the NPC, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, said the new system replaces the conventional paper-based registration process with a secure, efficient and real-time electronic platform.

According to him, the e-CRVS system is designed to improve the quality of civil registration data, reduce delays and errors, and enhance the overall efficiency of birth and death registration services.

Tsanyawa described birth registration as not only a legal requirement but also a fundamental human right that provides every child with a legal identity, nationality, proof of age and family relationships.

He noted that birth registration also guarantees access to essential services such as healthcare, education, social protection and other government programmes, while reliable civil registration data remains critical for evidence-based planning, policy formulation and national development.

The commissioner disclosed that the commission is working closely with healthcare facilities, traditional and religious institutions, local government councils, development partners and community leaders to ensure that birth and death registration services are available across Kano State.

He commended the support of key partners, including UNICEF, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Ministry of Health, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), KASSEP, Girl Effect and other stakeholders for their contributions to strengthening the state’s civil registration system.

Tsanyawa reiterated that birth registration remains free for children under the age of five at designated NPC registration centres, warning members of the public against patronising illegal centres issuing fake birth certificates.

He urged parents, guardians, traditional and religious leaders, healthcare workers and media organisations to intensify public awareness on the importance of timely birth and death registration.

The NPC commissioner also advised parents and guardians to verify the authenticity of birth certificates by scanning the barcode printed on the documents.