“The ID Card comes with a lot of benefits for residents. It
will serve as a means of personal security and identity verification at points
of accessing various government services and make access to healthcare services
a lot easier for residents.
Among other benefits, having the card will also grant you
access to loan applications, enable seamless payment for transportation on all
Lagos State transport services like BRT and LagFerry and can also be used for
cash withdrawals from the ATMs,” said Ibilola Kasunmu, the general manager,
LASRRA.
Kasunmu stated this at the first phase of the sensitization
held in Epe and Ikorodu division of the state, disclosing that the
sensitization was aimed at educating and sensitizing residents of the divisions
what the LAG ID is about, why it is important and how they could key into the
initiative and be a part of the plan.
Furthermore, she described it as a smart card with multiple
security features and applications. She appealed to residents in these
divisions to kick off their registration by visiting the LASRRA website
www.lagosresidents.gov.ng then proceed to any LASRRA registration center
nearest to them for biometrics capturing to complete the process for the new
LAG ID card, also stressing that registration is absolutely free.
Kasunmu was quick to mention that those who registered
before 2018 will need to update their information to get the new ID card. She
posits that the ‘New’ Lagos Resident Card is aimed at driving the smart City
initiative which enables efficient planning and distribution of infrastructure,
and other social amenities.
Isiaka Yusuf Olatunji, representing the Ibeju-Lekki Local
Government Chairman said information on the new ID card will be well delivered
to stakeholders in the Local Council Development Areas.
Adeola Adebisi Banjo, the chairman of Ikorodu North Local
Government, who was represented by the vice-chairman, Ameen Olawale Apanisile,
stated that the stakeholder engagements is very important because it will go a
long way to create awareness amongst residents in different divisions.
Lukman Shonibare, the chairman, community development
committee (CDC), Ikorodu Division, in a goodwill message, stated that the
benefits accrued to Lagos residents through this project is immense and added
that the Community Development Associations are ready to support the state
government in this milestone achievement.
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