LAG-ID Card: LASRRA Deliberate With Partners/Stakeholders On Production/ Distribution

In light of growing demand and to ensure a smoother and more efficient service for Lagos residents, a critical call has been made to all stakeholders involved in the card printing and distribution process to expedite action, ensuring that the cards get into the hands of residents in the shortest possible time.

LASRRA made this call at a meeting with its Partners: Identiko Integrated Solutions, Sterling Bank, Secure ID and other Stakeholders, including all Supervisors in the five divisions of the State at a meeting held recently at the Green Garden, Elf, Lekki, Lagos.

Speaking at the Meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Engr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Kasunmu pleaded that all hands be on deck to make the LAG-ID Card initiative project successful. She maintained that other States are watching and wanting to replicate what the State does in their States, which is the reason we should strive to get it right.

The General Manager, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, in her opening remarks and presentation, said that the meeting was necessary to thoroughly examine some challenges and devise a concrete strategy to resolve them promptly. Her words “I urge all the concerned parties; Printing Contractors and other relevant Stakeholders to treat the meeting as a matter of urgency”

Adebiyi-Abiola said that the goal is also to reinvigorate the Lagos Identity Card project and ensure that every resident receives his ID card in a timely, efficient manner. She implored all parties to work together to ensure that the project is not only completed swiftly but also with the highest level of quality and service to the people of Lagos.

The high point of the meeting was the breakout session where the three groups identified challenges and proffered solutions. Some of the challenges identified include Operational bottlenecks, Supply Chain disruptions, Public Engagement and Coordination gaps, among others.

Some actionable solutions and recommendations discussed to address the challenges agreed upon include: Improvement in Project management, Strengthening Partnerships with more efficient vendors, introducing innovative technologies to streamline processes and expanding distribution centres to ensure timely card collection, to mention a few.

Other dignitaries present at the event were Chief Product Officer, Sterling Bank, Mustapha Otaru; General Manager, Secure ID, Dada Oluwole; Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Identiko Integrated Solutions, Jide Agbaje; Project Manager, LASRRA, Akin Kehinde and Head, Banking as a Service and Embedded Payments, Sterling Bank, David Adebayo.

The Lagos Identity Card initiative is a component of the State’s efforts to enhance governance, improve access to government services, and promote security.