Lagos to pilot digital house numbering system in Ikeja next week

Lagos State Government is set to launch a digital house numbering system in Ikeja next week, introducing a unique digital address for every property across the state.

Known as the Identifier Project, this system assigns each building a digital identity embedded with QR codes and local government-specific colour codes. The system aims to improve navigation, emergency response, urban planning, revenue collection, and security by making property information instantly accessible.

Unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) event, the project marks a major step towards modernizing Lagos’ infrastructure and addressing long-standing land administration challenges.

Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, stated that the system will reduce rental fraud, enhance service delivery, and provide critical data such as property ownership and outstanding bills through digital scanning. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said the system is part of a national drive to increase formally titled land from under 3% to 50% in ten years.

Following the pilot phase in Ikeja, the digital numbering system will expand statewide, placing Lagos as a smart city in Africa.