The Lagos State government has unveiled a groundbreaking digital house numbering system to enhance its smart city drive, ensure ease of business, and create more access to critical services in the state.
In his address at the unveiling ceremony, the special adviser to the Lagos State Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Babatunde Olajide said the digital house address system, also known as the Lagos Identifier Programme, which would formally become operational by July 1, adding that it would help in different sectors including housing, transportation, e-cab hailing service, security, emergency response, taxation and planning.
He said the technology had made Lagos a smart state and would have a real-life impact on people and the government’s ability to respond to residents’ needs.
He said the project also aligns with broader federal ambitions for a digitally integrated Nigeria. It is expected to improve data collection, strengthen physical planning, and simplify property documentation processes.
Olajide said the system would start with Ikeja Local Government, and state agencies would produce the digital house number and installation with the technical partner.
He stated that the project cannot come at a better time, noting that if the Lagos State government gets it right, other states will use it as a case study to adopt.
Olajide further said that Ikeja has 23,000 properties that will be numbered with the project’s kick-off, adding that the state government will gradually move into other local councils after completing the project in Ikeja Local Council.
“We are advising all properties that have been subdivided to come forward for re-identification.”
A technical partner, Mr Yinka Adesiyan, explained that every street and house would have its name and number embedded in bar codes, with various information accessible to residents by scanning the codes.
“This code will serve as a digital gateway to access location-specific information. With a simple scan, residents, delivery agents, and emergency services can pinpoint locations faster and more accurately,” Adesiyan said.
He added that the technology also aligns with global innovative city trends and will position Lagos as a leader in urban digital innovation.
