By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The National Population Commission (NPC), has warned the public against falsifying its official documents, stressing that such actions are criminal and punishable by law.
Speaking in Asaba during the 2025 World Population Day, the Federal Commissioner representing Delta State, Mrs. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, emphasized that only the NPC is authorized to issue birth certificates, death certificates, and certificates of notification.
“In other places, they charge so much money. Only NPC offices and the headquarters in Asaba issue valid certificates,” she said, urging the public to steer clear of unauthorized individuals and offices.
Themed “Empowering Young People to Create the Family They Want in a Fair and Hopeful World,” this year’s World Population Day underscored the need to support young people in making informed reproductive choices for national and state development.
Also speaking, NPC Delta State Director, Mrs. Jane Ngozi Odigwe, emphasized the importance of accurate data for effective planning and policymaking.
“No nation can make meaningful progress without reliable data. The world depends on accurate statistics,” she stated.
