Lagos to start digital house numbering from July 1

Lagos State will begin using a new digital system to number houses starting July 1, 2025.

The Lagos Identity Project aims to make property identification easier and improve services like emergency response, postal delivery, and urban planning. The system will use digital plates with QR codes and colour codes specific to local governments. Scanning these QR codes will give access to important property details, helping residents and officials alike. The project kicks off in Ikeja Local Government, where 23,000 properties will be numbered first before expanding to other areas.

Dr. Babatunde Olajide, Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, said the system will also help curb tax evasion, rental fraud, and improve security and transportation services. He noted that this initiative builds on Lagos’ smart city efforts and could serve as a model for other states.

The digital house numbering is expected to make Lagos a smarter city by improving government response and making everyday services more accessible to residents. The project is a partnership with tech firm Interspatial, which conducted two years of aerial mapping to support the system.

With this launch, Lagos is set to enhance how residents and officials interact with property data, making the city more efficient and connected.