The National Population Commission (NPC) in Lagos State on Wednesday advanced its digital transformation agenda with a One-Day Training Workshop on the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) system.
Represented by the State Director, Mr. Bamidele Sadiku, the message delivered on behalf of the Federal Commissioner, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, described the event as “a very important One-Day Training Workshop on the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (eCRVS) system.”
He noted that the gathering marked “a milestone in our determined march towards modernizing civil registration in Nigeria,” adding that Lagos, as the nation’s commercial hub, has always been “at the forefront of innovation and progress.” The training, he said, aims to equip frontline officials with “the knowledge, skills, and tools required to fully embrace and drive the digital transformation of civil registration and vital statistics.”
He emphasized that eCRVS “is not just a technological upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we capture, store, protect, and utilize the life events of every Nigerian: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, adoptions, and stillbirths.” The platform, he said, would “ensure every child is registered at birth,” “provide accurate and timely vital statistics,” “reduce fraud and multiple registrations,” and foster integration with agencies such as NIMC, NHIS, INEC, and the health sector. Ultimately, the initiative supports the pursuit of “Sustainable Development Goal 16.9, legal identity for all by 2030.”
Calling Registrars and Deputy Chief Registrars “the backbone of this reform,” he stressed that their commitment is critical to the success of eCRVS. The workshop covered device usage, workflows, data security, troubleshooting, and community sensitization.
He assured participants that the Commission is upgrading centres, deploying solar-powered solutions, and improving connectivity. Citing the UN, he reminded them that “you cannot manage what you cannot measure.” He charged officers to champion the digital process and wished them “a highly rewarding training experience.”
