The Federal Ministry of Education has formalised a partnership with the National Population Commission to integrate birth registration into school enrollment processes.
The agreement aims to strengthen education planning and improve demographic data accuracy.
Education Minister Maruf Olatunji Alausa said credible population data supports better school siting and teacher deployment.
He added that accurate records enable balanced enrollment projections and fair resource allocation.
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The Minister stated that integrating birth registration will promote proper age placement in schools.
He noted that enforcement would follow expanded nationwide access to registration services.
According to him, this approach will prevent unintended barriers for families.
The Minister of State for Education said digital integration will improve transparency.
He explained that data tracking can help identify enrollment trends and detect dropouts early.
NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf reaffirmed the Commission’s mandate over civil registration.
He said more than 4,000 registration centres operate nationwide.
He added that digital upgrades are ongoing to improve efficiency.
Both institutions agreed to establish a Joint Technical Working Group.
The group will harmonise verification systems and ensure database interoperability.
Officials said the partnership supports evidence-based education reform.
