The National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra state on Wednesday said it was prepared to capture the increasing number of births recorded..
The National Population Commission in Anambra state on Wednesday said it was prepared to capture the increasing number of births recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Ezeoke who was represented by the State Director, Mr. Ulasi Joachin, said the Commission, well aware of the upsurge in the number of births, directed its staff to report to work daily in order to meet up with the demands. “Besides, as part of the agencies on essential duty, you’ll also see our staff in the various Health Centers and at the Local Government offices just to ensure the registration of these births are adequately covered.”Ezeoke further disclosed that the Commission in the state had taken delivery of 21 pieces each of laptops, tablets, printers and generators for the pilot survey in the 148 registration centers.
“We’re expecting the remaining items soon from the headquarters or from our donor agencies,” he added.
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