The Lagos State government has announced its readiness to inaugurate an upgraded residents’ identity smart card for all the five divisions of the State.
The announcement was made by the General Manager of Lagos States Residents Registration Agency, Mrs. Ibilola Kasunmu.
Kasunmu also noted that the smartcard can be used by owners as a payment card for services across multiple vendors, including buses, ferries, and supermarkets in the State.
She said: “The new LAG ID card will be launched on Wednesday, July 20 by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Police College, Ikeja GRA and it will be launched simultaneously, across the five divisions of the State: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe.
One of the key highlights of the day would include a live demonstration of the smart card, its benefits as well as the unveiling by Mr Governor.
She added that the card has a lot of features and functionalities that will benefit the card holders and grant them faster access to services provided by the government.