NPC Federal Commissioner Visits Abeokuta North Local Government on Population Sensitization

Today, Wednesday, 24th September 2025, the National Population Commission (NPC), led by the Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State on the Federal Board, Otunba (Dr.) Olayinka Abayomi Johnson (FAJ), paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo. The delegation was warmly received on behalf of the Chairman by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Taiyelolu Egbeyemi.

The visit was part of the Commission’s ongoing enlightenment drive on the roles and responsibilities of the NPC, which include birth registration, death registration, migration records, attestation, divorce/separation documentation, among others.

Speaking during the visit, the State Director of NPC, Dr. Olayinka Adenuga, gave detailed clarifications on the processes for obtaining birth and death certificates as well as attestations. He explained that individuals under 18 years of age are entitled to birth certificates, while those above 18 require attestation. He also highlighted the benefits of birth registration, such as the provision of accurate population data, equitable allocation of resources, and documentation for nationality and citizenship.

Dr. Adenuga further disclosed the introduction of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (ECRVS) platform, an online system designed to simplify birth registration, certificate issuance, and attestation. While still undergoing improvements, he noted that the system will make certificates easier to authenticate and evaluate.

In his address, the Federal Commissioner, Otunba (Dr.) Olayinka Abayomi Johnson (FAJ), encouraged Abeokuta North Local Government to establish a Population Committee to further strengthen grassroots engagement. The proposed committee would comprise seven members, including two NPC staff, one Community Development Area representative, one National Orientation Agency representative, and three Local Government staff. He emphasized the need to mobilize citizens to take population issues seriously, particularly with regard to birth registration and the forthcoming population census.

Responding, the Council Chairman, Dr. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo, ably represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Taiyelolu Egbeyemi, commended the Commission for the visit and urged NPC to intensify its efforts through massive town hall meetings and sensitization campaigns to enlighten residents on the importance of population data. He expressed appreciation to the Commission for bringing such vital awareness to Abeokuta North.

Other dignitaries present included:

Dr. Olayinka Adenuga, State Director, NPC

Mr. Awogbade Kayode, Head of Human Resources and Administration

Mr. Musbaudeen Adesina, Head of Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics

Madam Alisa Kadejo Olusanya, Comptroller, Abeokuta North Local Government

NPC Registrars: Mrs. Oluwakemi Omitogun and Mr. Ogunbanwo Moses

From Abeokuta North LG: Hon. Taiyelolu Egbeyemi, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Funmi Shoberu, Acting Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA); members of the Executive; and Heads of Department.

The visit underscores the strategic partnership between NPC and Abeokuta North Local Government in ensuring accurate population data, improved civil registration, and better planning for the development of communities.