SDG Goal 3 for Universal Health Coverage is being pursued once more, this time in the areas of immunisation and birth registration, in accordance with the roles and duties of local governments as outlined in the 4th Schedule to the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
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At today’s August meeting in Abuja, the National President, Hon. Bello Lawal, is representing all LGAs and Area Councils in Nigeria along with members of the Executive Council and Management of ALGON. The National President, ALGON, claims that through his high-level delegation, which included Executive Council members who joined him to the ceremony, he conveyed the gratitude and goodwill of the 774 and Area Councils.
In accordance with the 4th Schedule to the 1999 constitution as amended, which places a high priority on providing accessible medical care, he noted that ALGON is committed to implementing the primary health care (PHC) goal of enhancing the health and well-being of the populace throughout the 774 and Area Councils. It was an honour for the association, according to Hon. Bello, to increase stakeholder participation and pursue collaborative methods of policy dialogue. “As the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), I am honoured to be here today and welcome you to this multi-stakeholder engagement on birth registration,” he said.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the National Population Commission (NPC), and UNICEF have generously provided support to make this event possible. He went on to say, “We are here today to talk about a crucial topic that impacts the lives of millions of Nigerian children: birth registration.” As leaders of the local government, we understand the value of birth registration in protecting, educating, and enabling children to realise their full potential.
He pointed out that birth registration is a basic right that every kid deserves, not just a legal need. It is the first step in making sure that kids are safe from abuse and exploitation, have access to basic services like healthcare and education, and are accounted for. According to UNICEF, only about 30% of Nigerian children under the age of five have been registered, indicating that millions of children are invisible, deprived of basic services, and at risk of exploitation and abuse. He expressed regret that the country has long faced severe difficulties with birth registration.
Through the entity, he promised the Councils’ dedication to enhancing birth registration in Nigeria by fostering collaboration with all parties involved. According to him, this calls for a multifaceted strategy that involves not only government institutions but also traditional leaders, community organisations, and civil society organisations.
In order to do this, such involvement will aid in educating people about the significance of birth registration, recognising obstacles and difficulties in the process, creating plans to enhance birth registration, Increasing stakeholder collaborations and partnerships Alongside all stakeholders, including traditional leaders, community organisations, and civil society organisations, he expressed gratitude to UNICEF, NIMC, and NPC for their crucial support and corporate engagement.
Just twenty-four hours into its two-day multi-sectoral workshop at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the event is already giving the grassroots community the anticipated compass for result-oriented service delivery, which is what the ALGON tagline emphasises.
