The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, has called on communities within his domain to fully embrace the newly launched e-Birth Registration exercise introduced by the Government.
The call followed the directive by Governor Dikko Umaru Rada during the official launch of the e-Birth Registration exercise in Katsina on Friday, attended by traditional rulers, top government officials and other stakeholders.
The traditional ruler in a statement signed by his Media Aide and Sarkin Labarun Kanwan Katsina, Jamilu Hashimu Gora therefore directed all village and ward heads in his district to ensure that every birth within their areas is duly registered in line with the governor’s directive.
According to the District Head, the new electronic registration system will enable the government to maintain accurate records, which are vital for effective policy formulation and planning of programmes aimed at improving the social welfare of citizens.
The statement further noted that with proper data records, government policies in critical sectors such as education, health, and social development will be more efficiently designed and implemented.
The Traditional Ruler also emphasized that the new e-Birth Certificate will serve as the officially recognized document required for school enrollment and access to other government programmes and benefits. He therefore urged parents to safeguard the certificates at all times.
He further directed all village and ward heads to serve as a link between parents and registration officials to ensure that every new birth within their communities is properly registered for the overall success of the programme.
It should be recalled that in 2018, the National Population Commission, through its officer, Mr. Olaniya Fathai of the Kankara Local Government Office, wrote a commendation letter to the Kanwan Katsina for his support, collaboration, and cooperation in the registration of births in Ketare District, Kankara Local Government Area.
The Kanwan Katsina reaffirmed his commitment and support toward the successful implementation of the e-Birth Registration initiative across his domain.
