FG Reveals Nigeria’s Cities Are Either Poorly Numbered Or Unnumbered

FG Reveals Nigeria’s Cities Are Either Poorly Numbered Or UnnumberedThe federal government has launched efforts to reform Nigeria’s addressing system to meet international standards, recognizing the current system’s inadequacies. Vice President Kashim Shettima highlighted that many cities across the nation are either poorly numbered or lack numbering entirely, stressing the urgent need to restructure the National Addressing Council (NAC) to tackle the issue.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A new NAC and a technical committee will be established in the coming year to drive the country’s agenda on urban planning, economic inclusion, and the creation of a functional national addressing system. This decision was made during a pre-meeting at the Presidential Villa, chaired by Shettima.

Shettima emphasized that standardizing Nigeria’s addressing system is essential for improving public services, urban planning, and stimulating economic growth. He explained that the move would not only address long-standing infrastructure gaps but also establish a more systematic approach to national address mapping.

“We cannot solve urban planning, service delivery, or even basic navigation challenges without creating order,” Shettima said. “A robust addressing system is key to national development, security, and socio-economic progress.”

He criticized the current disorganized system, which complicates address mapping and undermines governance, logistics, and financial inclusion. “Most houses are either poorly numbered or not numbered at all, which creates issues for address verification, delays emergency responses, and excludes millions from accessing financial services,” he noted.

While acknowledging the foundational work done seven years ago with the National Addressing System initiative, Shettima stressed that it was time to move from planning to actual implementation. “This vision cannot be left on paper,” he said. “A standardized addressing system is fundamental to our goal of becoming a 21st-century economy.”

He further explained that such a system would enhance logistics, boost e-commerce, and foster trust in financial services, as well as improve emergency response and disaster management. “This initiative must unite federal, state, and local governments, with political will and technical expertise working together,” Shettima added.

The Vice President framed the meeting as the start of a transformative journey toward a more organized, secure, and prosperous Nigeria. “We are not just solving logistical challenges; we are laying the groundwork for a nation of order, trust, and opportunity,” he said.

In his remarks, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), noted that the meeting aimed to accelerate the federal government’s efforts toward economic and financial inclusion, particularly for rural Nigerians.

Presentations by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and NIPOST focused on enhancing the national address verification system and harmonizing the country’s postcode with the broader addressing infrastructure. NIMC discussed the development of a national addressing database, while NIPOST emphasized the use of geo-location technology to capture the physical addresses of Nigerians.

The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, including the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata; the Director General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote; Post Master General of the Federation/CEO, Engr. Omotola Odeyemi; and representatives from Moniepoint, Konga, and other sectors involved in fintech, e-commerce, and identity management.

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