NPC Urges Gombe Residents to Prioritise Birth, Death Registration

From Hajara Usman Gombe

The National Population Commission (NPC) has launched a sensitisation campaign across all 11 local government areas of Gombe State, encouraging residents to register births

Our correspondent reports that the sensitisation tour has so far covered six out of the 11 LGAs, namely Akko, Yamaltu-Deba, Kwami, Funakaye, Balanga, and Nafada.

Alhaji Abubakar Danburam, NPC’s Federal Commissioner in charge of Gombe State, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Gombe Yesterday.

He said both birth and death registration are fundamental for governance, security, and social development.

He warned that children without birth certificates might face difficulties accessing essential services such as education and healthcare in the future.

Danburam also highlighted the low rate of death registration, stressing its importance, as accurate mortality data are essential for effective public health planning and resource allocation.