Commissioner, National Population Commission Inspects Birth Registration Tools at Kano DMCSA

The Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), Kano Office, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, on Monday conducted an official inspection visit to the Drugs Management and Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) central warehouse in Kano.

This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Farouk Isa Musa, and made available to newsmen in Kano. The statement noted that the visit was aimed at assessing critical working tools and equipment warehoused at the agency for use in the registration of births across the 44 local government areas of the state.

The materials, which are essential to strengthening civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems, are being stored and managed by the DMCSA in collaboration with the NPC.

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Speaking during the visit, the Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, commended the strong partnership between the agency and the National Population Commission. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring efficient warehousing services that support data-driven governance and public health planning.

“The accurate registration of births is a cornerstone of effective planning, health service delivery, and social development,” Pharm. Sule stated. “We are honored to support the NPC in this mission by ensuring these tools are securely stored and ready for timely deployment across the state.”

He further assured the Commissioner of the security and optimal storage conditions of the materials.

In his remarks, Dr. Tsanyawa expressed satisfaction with the standard of storage and management of the items, describing the collaboration between NPC and DMCSA as a model for inter-agency cooperation in strengthening civil registration systems.

“I am impressed with the professionalism of DMCSA in handling these vital materials,” Dr. Tsanyawa said. “This collaboration demonstrates our joint commitment to strengthening civil registration and ensuring every birth is properly documented in Kano State.”

He added that the materials would enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of birth registration services at both urban and rural levels, stressing that reliable population data remains key to effective governance.

“The integrity of our civil registration system is paramount. These tools represent a vital step towards ensuring every birth in Kano State is accurately recorded,” he explained. “This is not just about data – it’s about planning and development. A functional CRVS system is the foundation of good governance.”

Both parties reaffirmed their shared vision for a coordinated and reliable system that supports Nigeria’s demographic and health data infrastructure.