Lagos State Sensitizes Stakeholders on New Resident Smart ID Card

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), has commenced the awareness campaign on the new Lagos Resident ID card in different divisions of the state. Speaking at the first two divisions visited-Epe and Ikorodu-in her welcome address, the General Manager, Ibilola Kasunmu, said the sensitization programme was aimed at educating and sensitizing residents of these divisions, what the Lagos 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, as she appealed to residents in these divisions to kick off their registration by visiting the LASRRA website: www.lagosresidents.gov.ng and proceed to any LASRRA Registration Center nearest to them for biometrics capturing to complete the process for the new LAG ID card, stressing that registration is absolutely free. 

Kasunmu, who spoke in Yoruba language, said: “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 ATM points.” 

She was quick to mention that those who registered before 2018 would need to update their information to get the new ID card. 

How To register for the Lagos state resident smart card: 

Filling out the Online form is the first step in the process of registration.

You will still need to complete your registration at an enrolment station Select your local government area where LASSRA officials will capture your biometric information.

Before Starting: (Review)

How to fill the registration form

List of documents you will need

Visit the Lagos State Residents Online Registration portal on this link 

LASSRA Contact Information

Head Office: 4 Registration Close

Off Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi Ikeja.

Customer Helpdesk: 01-4483440 and 01-4483450

Email address: infolasrra@lagosstate.gov.ng

Twitter: @LASRRA_LASG  

Culled from: ThisDay Newspaper