The Lagos State Government will begin testing a digital house numbering system in Ikeja by next week as part of its “Identifier Project”. This is to ensure that every property in the state is given a unique, scannable identity.
The system will use QR-coded address plates with local government-specific colour codes. By scanning a code, residents, officials, or service providers can instantly access property details such as ownership records, building approvals, and outstanding bills. Officials say the initiative will boost navigation, emergency response, revenue collection, and security.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the project during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme in Victoria Island, describing it as a technology-driven approach to resolving land disputes and improving urban management.
Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said the system would also help curb rental fraud, improve postal services, and aid urban planning in Lagos’ high-density neighbourhoods.
The Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, linked the project to a broader national goal of expanding land titling from under 3% today to 50% within ten years. He said formal titles increase land value and make it easier to use as collateral.
If the Ikeja pilot proves successful, the Identifier Project will be rolled out across other parts of Lagos State.
