Tuesday 6 August 2013

A Better Lagos or Tribal Undertones?


Like most people these days who rely on social networks for breaking news, I logged on to facebook 2weeks ago and learnt that the Lagos State Government has initiated what it calls Lagos State Resident Registration Agency ( LASRRA) with centers in different parts of the state.


What this means is that as a resident, either indigene or ‘immigrant’, you’ll be duly registered, giving the State privileged information about yourself like where you live, what you do, who you live with, how many people you share a room with etc, therefore, if you’re a flat owner or ‘perching’, the government will know, if you’re a hanger-on without a job and part of the millions populating Lagos unnecessarily, the State will know. Coupled with the compulsory sim registration, this exercise will help track offenders of different sorts and I bet it will require everyone carry identity cards.


This ultimately makes the Lagos State Government the real Big Brother, all seeing and all knowing. Believe me I’m impressed with this development because it will help the government plan better for the people and I’ve always wondered why our government in totality can’t come up with a reliable database of it’s citizenry.

But does everyone share my sentiments? That was my initial worry, especially this heated period of inter- state deportations and allegations of tribalism in the state’s activities.

Are people going to respond to this positively? Or will it be an exercise in futility?

5 comments:

  1. How I wish I was still a Lagos resident. This is a welcome development. I mean with the data and an identity card we would have a proper identity. It baffles me when I see blind people and all sorts identify themselves at the bank with Nigeria's driver's license simply because there's no other form of identity for the masses except for the privilege few that posses international passports. I admire Lagos state governor. I always have! Thumbs up to him and his good governance. Thumbs up to Estelle for always putting me in the know

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  2. A good one though.

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  3. In these days of interstate deportation, i never sure what the real reason is for. if a genuine move to promote n develop Lagos, kudos to him. but if tribal, hmmm

    Anyway, me no dey lagos anymore so dey dey watch. in the words of Saka......."i don port o!"

    Estelle, sharap there, this isnt CC but i still get thunder :p

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  4. I applaud the idea. It will among other things, reduce fraud and crimes in Lagos, if properly done. This might be the beginning of national identity project it it works well in Lagos State.

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  5. I applaud the idea. It will among other things, reduce fraud and crimes in Lagos, if properly done. This might be the beginning of national identity project it it works well in Lagos State.

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