Gov Abdulrazaq launches residents’ registration exercise

…says govt needs accurate data for development, security

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated a residents’ registration exercise, emphasizing that it will generate an accurate database to guide the government’s developmental plans and enhance the security of lives and properties.

The Governor highlighted that such a database will aid in resource allocation, including citizens’ access to social protection services like health insurance and government support across different demographics.

The Governor registered himself in the exercise, which was conducted by the Acting General Manager of the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWASRRA), Tajudeen Jimoh.

Governor Abdulrazaq had launched KWASRRA in December 2021, citing the need for accurate information about every resident in the state to effectively plan for their needs.

“What we are doing today marks the formal commencement of the registration exercise, which will capture relevant data of every resident of Kwara State,” he said.

“The goal is to have a reliable data bank of everyone for planning, resource allocation, and security preparedness. With a reliable database, planning becomes easier, and every resident is easily identified for planning, social protection programs, and other government services, and security purposes.

“With the right data, we can plan for today and make fair projections for the future. With reliable data, we will know who is employed and who is not, and further deploy resources to tackle other developmental challenges.

“My team and I are participating today. I urge everyone to make themselves available for the data capturing exercise at designated centers and times. By doing so, you are contributing to sustainable growth and development.”

The exercise will include biometrics to generate a unique identity for each resident.