The Federal Ministry of Education has formalised a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission to integrate birth registration and demographic intelligence into Nigeria’s school enrollment and education planning systems.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, stated that credible population data is essential for rational school siting, balanced teacher deployment, accurate enrollment projections, and equitable resource allocation. Integrating birth registration into admission processes, he noted, will promote proper age placement and strengthen the integrity of academic records.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister emphasised that enforcement would follow expanded nationwide access to registration services to avoid unintended barriers for families.
The Honourable Minister of State for Education highlighted the role of digital integration in improving transparency, tracking enrollment patterns, and identifying dropouts early.
Responding, NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf, reaffirmed the Commission’s mandate to maintain Nigeria’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system, noting that over 4,000 registration centres operate nationwide with ongoing digital upgrades.
Both institutions agreed to establish a Joint Technical Working Group to harmonise verification procedures and ensure database interoperability.
The partnership reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to evidence-based education reform and inclusive national development.
