Commission launches E-CRVS system across 13 LGAs, calls for youth-focused policies on World Population Day.
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system across all 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State.
The NPC Federal Commissioner representing Ebonyi State, Jeremiah Nwankwegu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abakaliki, the state capital.
He said the technology-driven initiative is aimed at ensuring the accurate and timely documentation of every birth and death in the state, noting that reliable civil registration remains critical for generating vital statistics needed for public policy formulation, equitable resource allocation and national development planning.
Nwankwegu explained that the E-CRVS system, which took effect on July 1, 2026, is now fully operational on the commission’s VitalReg platform.
“This is part of our collective effort to strengthen civil registration, enhance the generation of vital statistics, and ensure that every birth and death occurring in Ebonyi State is captured through a modern, digitally enabled system,” he said.
He added that records of change of name through Deed Poll will now be directly integrated into the NPC’s main portal and social registry. Applicants will be required to submit a valid affidavit, newspaper publication and a certified Deed Poll executed by a legal practitioner.
The commission also flagged off activities marking the 2026 World Population Day in the state. Speaking on this year’s theme, “Realising the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People, Today and for the Future,” Nwankwegu stressed the need for policies and investments that address the aspirations of young people.
“A nation’s future is defined not merely by the size of its population, but by the opportunities created for its citizens,” he stated.
He commended the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other development partners for their support and called for the accelerated revision of the National Youth Policy, which is currently undergoing its final stakeholder review.