Nigeria Records 14M Birth Registrations In Two Years, Says UNICEF, Commends

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

UNITED NATION – The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has commended Nigeria government for recording 14 million birth registrations within two years.

The Country Representative of UNICEF, Mrs. Wafaa Abdelatef disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.

Besides, Truth live news reports that she commended Oluremi Tinubu, for her exceptional leadership in child welfare.

She also lauded the achievement as a testament to purposeful leadership, robust national coordination, and rapid digitalisation of the birth registration system, backed by legislative support and the First Lady’s sustained advocacy.

“Birth registration guarantees every child the right to identity, recognition, and access to essential services,” she stated.

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Abdelatef, who stressed on how the efforts have propelled Nigeria forward, recognised Mrs. Tinubu’s wider contributions under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including support for children, families, and vulnerable communities, earning her commendation across Africa for compassionate leadership.

The First Lady, in her response, emphasised that every Nigerian child must be counted, as she positioned birth registration as a cornerstone for national planning, healthcare, and social inclusion.

She described the feat as vital for generating accurate data and driving sustainable development.

She expressed satisfaction with the progress, but renewed her pledge to combat key health threats like tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, as well as child and maternal mortality through enhanced partnerships.

Mrs. Tinubu thanked UNICEF for its reliable data and support, vowing deeper collaboration to leave no child behind and foster inclusive growth.