LASG SET TO ROLL OUT NEW LAGOS IDENTITY CARD

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to roll out the New Lagos Identity Card, "LAG ID" for residents of the State.

This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ms. Yinka Fashola during an internal Stakeholders Workshop held on Saturday, 10th July, 2021, at Alausa, Ikeja.

In her address, Ms. Fashola revealed that the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring the successful rollout of the card as she encouraged all enrolment officers to be proactive and show commitment to achieving the registration of 100 residents per day. She expressed confidence that the target of registering 10 million residents before the end of the year can be achieved.

Speaking earlier, the General Manager, Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Engr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Kasunmu enjoined all members of staff and other stakeholders to be good advocates of the 'New' Lagos Identity Card when it is finally unveiled.

Mrs. Kasunma, who said that the workshop was held to explain details of the project, declared that the major difference between the card issued previously and the new one to be unveiled is that the latter is a multipurpose Smart Card that meets International Best Practices and will serve as a valid means of identification.

The Head of Registration at LASRRA, Mr. Ajibola Abari, took participants through the registration plan and process, pre-enrolment process, requirements for registration, various registration centres in Lagos State and the card pick-up points.