The Lagos State Government has introduced the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering system designed to improve property identification and service delivery throughout the state.
Dr. Olajide Babajide, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Enterprise Geographic Information System, stated that this initiative will greatly enhance the accuracy of property identification and the efficiency of public services.
He shared these insights on Tuesday during the project’s launch event held in Alausa, Lagos.
Babajide highlighted that the digital plates, which feature QR codes and local government-specific color codes, will strengthen emergency response capabilities, postal services, and urban planning efforts.
“This initiative is focused on delivering world-class services to Lagosians—services they rightfully deserve.
“We have faced challenges such as tax evasion and untraceable addresses. This new digital system addresses those issues,” he explained.
He added that scanning a building’s QR code will provide residents and relevant parties with immediate access to key property details.
The Special Adviser emphasized that the project will help prevent rental fraud and improve emergency location tracking across Lagos communities.
He also connected this smart city initiative to previous achievements in Lagos, including the establishment of a data center during President Tinubu’s tenure as governor.
According to Babajide, these technological advancements have earned Lagos global recognition in digital governance from organizations like the World Bank.
He noted that Ikeja, with 23,000 properties, will be the first local council to undergo digital numbering starting in July, with plans to extend the program to other local councils in the state over time.
“We encourage all owners of subdivided properties to come forward for reidentification,” he concluded.
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