… Pensioners in diaspora to complete registration online as Kwara State deepens data-driven planning and social inclusion
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The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has announced that over 350,000 residents have so far been registered in the ongoing statewide data capture initiative, as the government intensifies efforts to build a credible database for improved security, planning, and access to services.
Acting General Manager of KWASRRA, Mr. Tajudeen Jimoh, made this disclosure on Wednesday during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing for the first quarter of 2025, organized by the Ministry of Communications and held at the Ministry of Finance in Ilorin.
He said the registration is part of the agency’s core mandate to generate a reliable and comprehensive database of all categories of residents for economic development, effective governance, and social inclusion.
Mr. Jimoh stated that, in line with the directive of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the registration exercise is now mandatory for residents seeking access to key services, including school enrolment and public examinations.
“Students registering for common entrance, junior and senior secondary school exams, and other public assessments must now provide their unique State Security Identification (SSID) numbers. The same goes for parents or guardians, and students admitted into state-owned tertiary institutions,” he said.
The Agency is working closely with relevant Ministries such as Education, Tertiary Education, and Local Government and Community Development to drive compliance across the 16 local government areas.
He further highlighted major achievements within the reporting period, including:
● Expansion of registration centres from 96 to 113 across the state;
● Recruitment of 200 additional ad-hoc registration staff, increasing the workforce to 500 agents;
● Continued distribution of SSID cards across MDAs;
● Strengthened public engagement and improved service delivery through the opening of a permanent consultant office in Ilorin.
To support residents in the diaspora and hard-to-reach areas, Mr. Jimoh also announced plans to expand the agency’s online registration portal to include advanced biometric verification features such as liveness check and face match. This will allow eligible residents—especially pensioners outside the state or abroad—to complete the entire registration process online without the need for physical presence.
“This is a major step to ensure no one is left behind. The effort aligns with our commitment to building an inclusive, secure, and data-informed Kwara,” he added.
He urged residents to embrace the exercise, noting that the SSID will become a key requirement for accessing most government services moving forward.
