- Over 150,000 digital birth registrations completed in Lagos last year
- E-Civil Birth Registration linked with NIN to boost identity integrity
- UNICEF, NIMC, ALGON, LGs, PHCs, CDAs, and CDCs praised for widespread support.
The National Population Commission (NPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital identity systems in Lagos State, as Commissioner representing Lagos, Barr. Olayinka Oladunjoye, led an extensive advocacy session on Lagos Traffic Radio on Wednesday to promote the E-Civil Birth Registration initiative.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oladunjoye appeared on the programme alongside a team of senior NPC officials — State Director Bamidele Sadiku, HOD Technical Olamide Adekoolu, Head of CRVS Mabel Okoye, and the Commission’s PRO, Susan Nwagu — to shed light on the progress, impact, and partnerships behind the digital birth registration platform.
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From the onset, the Commissioner underscored the high-level backing the project enjoys at the state level.
She explained that the initiative received “unanimous approval and support from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,” adding that the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, “has been there for us from the beginning.”
According to her, such executive support has created an enabling environment for the project’s visibility and adoption.
Oladunjoye described the E-Civil Birth Registration platform as a modern solution that replaces outdated manual processes with an efficient, secure, and globally compliant digital system.
She noted that the platform allows “registration from anywhere in the world” and provides “real-time data that ensures every child can be identified and monitored.”
Linking newborns to the National Identification Number (NIN), she added, is also part of the innovation: “When a mother gets an NIN, the child has theirs automatically.”
The Commissioner also acknowledged the broad coalition of government agencies and community groups driving the initiative.
She praised NIMC, ALGON, UNICEF, local governments, PHCs, CDAs, and CDCs for their contributions, stating, “We’re limited in resources and outreach, but our partners have strengthened our presence across communities.
” UNICEF’s support in training, manpower, and providing tablets for data collection was particularly highlighted.
Explaining how the process works, Oladunjoye said registration takes place through both active outreach in communities and passive centers at PHCs and LG offices.
Parents, she noted, only need to present a birth notification and verify details with NPC officials. “In 15 to 20 minutes, you’re done. It’s free,” she said, clarifying that only replacement certificates attract a token fee.
She further emphasized the developmental value of the initiative, noting that digital birth records strengthen planning for education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The integration with NIN, she said, also enhances security: “E-Civil Birth eliminates fraud. That’s the beauty of our relationship with NIMC.”
Lagos, she revealed, has continued to record impressive outcomes. Over 150,000 registrations were completed last year, with equipment deployed to 377 wards and birth-notification systems now linked with immunization records across 329 public health centers.
She added that the state remains committed to ensuring that “every child should be visible” ahead of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
