President Bola Tinubu is set to introduce an electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System along with a Geospatial Data Repository on Wednesday, according to the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra.

During a pre-launch briefing in Abuja, Kwarra emphasized that this initiative signifies the government’s commitment to enhancing civil registration data capture, processing, and access to statistics on vital events.

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The project aims to strengthen the civil registration and vital statistics systems in Nigeria over a decade, from 2023 to 2030, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goal.

The system will transform the recording, tracking, and analysis of vital events in the country, transitioning from traditional paper-based methods to a cutting-edge digital solution.

The project will also facilitate the first digital Census in Nigeria, offering geospatial data for public and private sector use.