EDUCATION MINISTRY, NPC PARTNER TO INTEGRATE BIRTH REGISTRATION INTO SCHOOL ENROLMENT
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Ministry of Education has formalised a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrolment and education planning systems.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday via X by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the ministry, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, said credible population data is critical for effective education planning.
“Credible population data is essential for rational school siting, balanced teacher deployment, accurate enrolment projections, and equitable resource allocation,” Alausa stated.
He explained that integrating birth registration into school admission processes would promote proper age placement and strengthen the integrity of academic records. The minister, however, emphasised that enforcement would only follow expanded nationwide access to registration services to avoid creating unintended barriers for families.
Alausa also highlighted the importance of digital integration in enhancing transparency, tracking enrolment trends, and identifying school dropouts early.
In his response, NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf, reaffirmed the commission’s mandate to manage Nigeria’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system. He noted that more than 4,000 registration centres are currently operational nationwide, with ongoing digital upgrades to improve service delivery.
Both institutions agreed to establish a Joint Technical Working Group to harmonise verification procedures and ensure interoperability between their databases.
The partnership, the statement added, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to evidence-based education reforms and inclusive national development.
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