The Lagos State Government has officially launched the Lagos Identity Project, a tech-driven initiative designed to modernise house numbering and improve public service delivery across the state.
Speaking at the unveiling held in Alausa on Tuesday, Dr Olajide Babajide, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Enterprise Geographic Information System, described the project as a major step towards better property identification and more efficient governance.
Babajide said the system features digital address plates embedded with QR codes and colour-coded indicators unique to each local government area. These features, he explained, are intended to support services such as emergency response, postal delivery, and city planning.
“This project is about providing Lagosians with world-class services they truly deserve.
We’ve had issues ranging from tax evasion to untraceable addresses. This new digital system is the solution,” Babajide said.
According to him, scanning the QR code on any designated building will provide instant access to verified property details, benefiting both residents and government agencies.
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He noted that the initiative will also tackle challenges such as rental fraud and make it easier to locate properties during emergencies. He traced the roots of this digital transition to earlier achievements in the state’s smart city vision, including the data centre established during President Bola Tinubu’s time as Lagos governor—an effort that attracted recognition from international institutions like the World Bank.
Babajide credited the development of the system to a collaboration with Interspatial, the technical partner responsible for a two-year aerial mapping of the state. He said the new address system adheres to international standards for civic identification and data security.
“This isn’t just a project; it’s a legacy that aligns with international benchmarks,” Babajide declared.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the digital system is currently undergoing a pilot phase in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Upon successful completion, it will be rolled out across all 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos.
To ensure data accuracy and community engagement, trained youth under the Ibile programme are handling the system’s implementation at the grassroots level.
Babajide also commended the Lagos State Government for its financial commitment to the project, stating, “Technology costs money, and this investment shows the government’s will to improve planning and services.”
Mr Yinka Adesiyan, a co-sponsor and technical partner, highlighted the broader security and efficiency benefits of the initiative. He explained that the new plates would assist not only residents but also emergency services and utility workers in navigating the city.
“This project goes beyond house numbers. It makes Lagos safer, smarter, and more transparent,” Adesiyan said.
He added that the inclusion of a Know Your Customer (KYC) feature would further strengthen urban planning and infrastructure development.
