Lagos Registers 7m Residents, Targets Statewide Digital Identity Coverage

The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has enrolled more than seven million residents into its digital database, marking a major step in the state government’s drive to achieve universal digital identity coverage.

The milestone was announced on Tuesday during LASRRA’s inaugural jamboree programme, organised in collaboration with the Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA) in Alausa, Ikeja.

According to LASRRA’s General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi-Abiola, the initiative was part of a broader strategy to digitally empower Lagosians, ensure inclusion, and enhance access to state services and developmental programmes.

“While our database currently has about seven million people, we recognise that to achieve even greater coverage, we must engage residents directly,” Adebiyi-Abiola said.

She explained that the agency had previously visited local governments and LASCOTA sub-units to sensitise members about the importance of registration for accessing state services.

“Too often, people realise at the last minute that they need this information and rush to register for the LASRRA card. Our approach is proactive, ensuring residents are informed and prepared,” she added.

The jamboree brought together complementary state agencies, including the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), enabling residents to resolve issues and access services in one place.

“By providing a level playing field, we make it easier for residents to interact with multiple agencies without unnecessary hassle,” Adebiyi-Abiola noted.

She also emphasised that LASRRA offices are available in every local government and Local Council Development Area across the state.
“Residents don’t need to go far; the nearest LASRRA office can attend to them efficiently,” she said.

Adebiyi-Abiola described the partnership with LASCOTA as “highly effective,” noting that ongoing engagement with grassroots organisations remains key to expanding LASRRA’s reach beyond the current seven million residents.

“The jamboree marks a significant step in our mission to ensure every Lagos resident is registered, empowered, and able to access government services seamlessly,” she declared.

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Executive Officer of Identiko Integrated Solutions Ltd, Mr. Jide Agbaje, urged artisans to embrace a unified professional identity to unlock economic opportunities. Represented by Mr. Bamikole Ajayi, Agbaje spoke on the theme: “One Identity, One Lagos: Building Stronger Futures for Our Tradesmen and Artisans.”

“The strength of a city is not in its buildings but in the hands that build them. In Lagos, those hands belong to our artisans. One Identity, One Lagos is our promise for a stronger, unified future,” Agbaje said.

He described artisans as the backbone of Lagos, stressing that many face challenges such as limited trust from clients, fragmented operations, and restricted access to finance.

“Today, we are moving from being unsung heroes to respected, prosperous professionals,” he said, adding that the Lagos State Residents ID (LAG-ID) card serves as a “professional passport” for artisans, granting access to loans, government services, skills training, and digital platforms to showcase verified expertise.

“The LAG-ID establishes credibility, opens doors to financial and business opportunities, and ensures artisans are counted and visible in policymaking,” Agbaje noted.

Also speaking, Prince Seyi Lawal, Chairman of the Lagos State House Committee on Science and Technology, described the LASRRA card as a transformative tool for residents.

“It’s a very laudable programme we put together to ensure everyone has access to the benefits and dividends of democracy,” he said.

Lawal explained that registration provides more than identification; it is “a gateway to participation in Lagos State’s socio-economic initiatives.”

“With this card, you can access loans, quality education, and participate in upcoming state projects,” he said, adding that the scheme embodies the state’s “Better Lagos” vision of structured citizen engagement and data-driven development.

“Being registered is not just about identification; it’s about empowerment and ensuring that every Lagosian can fully benefit from government services and developmental projects,” the lawmaker concluded.