Lagos rolls out digital house numbering system
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project, a comprehensive digital addressing system designed to streamline geographic house numbering and street naming across the State.
The project, which will kick off in Ikeja, the State capital next week, was unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System, e-GIS, and Urban Development in conjuction with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The digital house numbering system, a sophisticated approach designed to allocate unique digital identity to each building throughout Lagos State will play a crucial role in facilitating seamless navigation for emergency responders, utility personnel, and local residents, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Speaking during the display of the house numbering plates, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the project is aimed at providing a unique digital identity to every property, enhancing navigation, service delivery, and overall urban management.
Speaking about the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme, Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the Federal Government for the Renewed Hope Agenda initiative to unlock the economic power of land.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said electronic land documentation is the only way forward to reduce physical interference and build a future where land rights are secured.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS), and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said Lagos State Government is committed to the Identifier project embedded with QR codes and local government’s -specific color codes for easy identification.
He said the digital house numbering system project is a significant step towards modernising Lagos’ infrastructure and improving the quality of life for its residents.
Dr. Babatunde said with the successful implementation of the “Identifier project” the state expects to see improvements in security, revenue generation, and overall efficiency in service delivery.
Speaking earlier, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa announced plans to improve land title to 50 percent in the next 10 years, as parts of the efforts being put in place to unlock the economic power of land in Nigeria.
