The Lagos State Government has launched the pilot phase of its “Identifier” project, a digital addressing system that will allocate unique electronic identities to buildings across the State.
The move, officials say, is designed to modernise property identification, improve service delivery and strengthen the State’s digital infrastructure.
The initiative introduces a digital house numbering system that assigns a unique code to each property in Lagos. Unlike traditional street naming and numbering, the system embeds QR codes and local government-specific colour codes, enabling easy verification and navigation.
What is the “Identifier” project?
The initiative introduces a digital house numbering system that assigns a unique code to each property in Lagos. Unlike traditional street naming and numbering, the system embeds QR codes and local government-specific colour codes, enabling easy verification and navigation.
With a quick scan, residents, businesses, or government agencies will be able to access key property details—from ownership and approvals to outstanding bills—making land administration more transparent and accessible.
Why does it matter?
The digital house numbering system is expected to:
- Improve emergency response by giving security agencies and health responders accurate navigation.
- Enhance service delivery for utilities, local councils and residents.
- Boost revenue generation by linking properties to tax and billing systems.
- Strengthen security through accurate digital identification of every building.
According to Lagos officials, the system also ties directly into broader land titling and registration reforms, making it a critical step in resolving long-standing issues around property ownership and documentation.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the pilot phase of the “Identifier” project in Ikeja at the sidelines of 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.
How is it being rolled out?
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the pilot phase of the “Identifier” project in Ikeja at the sidelines of 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.
The pilot is expected to start next week in Ikeja before scaling across other parts of Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu describes the initiative as a “novel idea” that puts technology at the heart of governance:
“This digital house numbering system is really about ensuring that if you can get the address of a property, all the information that is needed on that property can be accessed, and people will see it,” he said.
Dr Olajide Babatunde, Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, explains that the initiative merges land titling, documentation and digital addressing systems:
“You can scan the QR code to get information about a land, particularly bills and some other important details, including whether a building has approval or not. We are now in the age of technology. We need to embrace technology.”
What’s next?
The Lagos State Government says the “Identifier” project will gradually expand beyond Ikeja, forming part of a broader push to digitise infrastructure and land administration. The goal is to ensure that every property in Lagos carries a digital identity that integrates with governance, urban planning, and public services.
Officials say that when fully deployed, the system will mark a turning point in how Africa’s largest city manages property ownership, service delivery, and urban growth in the digital age.
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