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Nigeria is rolling out a new national program to register millions of babies never entered into official records and connect them to healthcare and social services. Vice President Kashim Shettima endorsed the initiative that links birth registration with long-term support for vulnerable children.
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are making remarkable progress for children even as conflict disrupts millions of lives. Birth registrations, vaccine coverage, and education funding are all climbing across the region.
Nigeria has registered 14 million more births over the past two years, a massive step forward in protecting children's rights and access to services. UNICEF shared the milestone with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, crediting coordination across all 36 states.
In just two years, Nigeria has given 14 million children their first legal identity through birth registration. This massive effort means millions more kids can now access healthcare, education, and protection.