DIGITAL HOUSE NUMBERING ARRIVES: LAGOS HOMES TO GET SMART ADDRESSES

• A game changer for finding homes, delivering goods, staying safe

• Residents to access property details with a simple QR code scan

Finding your way to a friend’s house in Lagos is about to get a lot easier and faster. The State Government has launched the “Identifier” project, a digital house numbering system that will give every building in Lagos a unique identity, starting with Ikeja next week.

From left: Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on e-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation program at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos, on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) and Urban Development, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday in Victoria Island.

The system will assign buildings special plates embedded with QR codes and colour codes linked to their local government area. This means delivery drivers, emergency services, and visitors can locate homes with pinpoint accuracy.

For residents, the benefits go beyond navigation. By scanning the QR code, they can instantly see important information about the property  from ownership and approval status to outstanding bills.

“If you have an address, you can access everything you need to know about that property without running from office to office,” Governor Sanwo-Olu explained.

 

From left: Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State - PPP, Bukola Odoe; her counterpart on e-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa; the Federal Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore and the Special Adviser to the Governor on the Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation program at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos, on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Small businesses are also expected to benefit, as the system will make it easier to deliver goods and verify business addresses. The technology will also help emergency responders get to the right location quickly, potentially saving lives.

Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said the system will strengthen security and boost government revenue, while also supporting fairer land administration. “This is not just a numbering plate; it is your property’s digital passport,” he said.

 

From left: Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on e-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation program at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos, on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

The Federal Government, represented by Housing and Urban Development Minister Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, sees the move as a step toward unlocking the economic power of land in Nigeria. With over 97% of the nation’s land untitled, he announced a plan to raise the figure to 50% in 10 years — turning more properties into assets that can be used for loans and investments.

He noted that with this initiative, all other states can now commence digitisation of land registries, integrate geographic information systems and adopt global best practices which have already been implemented in Lagos State.

For Lagos residents, the prospect  is better navigation, faster services, and more transparency in property ownership, all from a small plate on the wall.