It’s no secret that Nigeria has over 160 million people,and Lagos is teeming with the majority of them. To of course cater for these enormous population is no small feat. Housing is one of the major malaise within the State as many have no roofs over their heads or are living in less than suitable environments.
The decision therefore, to keep track of residents by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) is not far-fetched or out-of-place; a bill that was passed on the 27th of June, 2011, for the purpose of providing an exact picture for government policy and planning.
Used to the usual census conducted nationally from time to time, one might wonder about the necessity or importance of getting the residency card but with a significant number of the populace not living in proper, habitable quarters, inadequate infrastructures, poor health services and all the many maladies that plague us, the wisdom in a State issuing a residency card for proper planning and implementation of policies is plausible and can work with the co-operation of its residents.
With a reliable database of all the residents in Lagos State, the government is able to classify neighbourhoods within the State and determine the population thresholds for certain facilities and utilities provided. It will also help analyse and identify areas for urban regeneration and actions to be taken and generally help improve planning and decision making in every other sector. All residents; young or old, as long as you live in Lagos or intend to for more than six months must register.
The Registration Process is in two ways:
Online Registration: Applicants register via the internet by going to the LASSRA’s website and following the instructions given. When you do, a unique reference number is generated online which applicants take to their nearest registration point or office for their bio-metric information to be captured.
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