The Lagos State Government has launched the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project — a comprehensive digital addressing system aimed at transforming house numbering and street naming across the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the initiative on Tuesday at the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP), held at Victoria Island. The event was organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) and Urban Development in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The pilot phase, which begins in Ikeja next week, will assign a unique digital identity to every property in Lagos. Embedded with QR codes and local government–specific colour markings, the identifiers will make it easier for emergency responders, utility providers, businesses, and residents to locate addresses and access property information.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the system as “a novel idea” and “a strong enabler” for solving land-related challenges.
“From the comfort of your house, you can access and resolve land title issues. If you can get the address of a property, every piece of information needed on that property can be accessed,” he said.
The governor also commended the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for prioritising electronic land documentation, which he said would reduce physical interference, secure land rights, and unlock the economic value of land.
Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said the Identifier project would improve security, revenue generation, and service delivery efficiency.
“At the back end, we have all the information we can share with the public. Scanning the QR code gives details about a property — from approvals to outstanding bills. This is about embracing technology to modernise our infrastructure,” he explained.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to increasing land titling in Nigeria from less than 3 percent to 50 percent within the next decade. He noted that more than 97 percent of land in the country is not formally titled, limiting its use as collateral for loans and its value in property transactions.
“This initiative will enable states to digitise land registries, integrate geographic information systems, and adopt global best practices, as Lagos has already done,” the minister said, adding that states would retain full control over land administration.
The Lagos digital house numbering system is expected to set a benchmark for other states, modernising urban management and opening new economic opportunities in the real estate and service sectors.