Claim: FG is set to launch the Proof of Address System, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments.

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A X(formerly Twitter) user, @OpeBee claimed on Friday, 10th of January, 2025 that the federal government is set to launch the Proof of Address system, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments.

It is designed to provide every resident with a verifiable and secured address. The initiative will be carried out by the LGA, NIPOST and NIMC.

Link: https://x.com/OpeBee/status/1877784496814313952?t=c1p41iDKbufuhZqngkgLKg&s=19

The post has gained 77.4k views with 369 reposts, 1,053 likes and 50 quotes on X.

Background: The Proof of Address System is a policy that seeks to harmonize the address database and post-code system to form a comprehensive national addressing system and deploy the latest technology, particularly geo-locating, to locate the physical addresses of Nigerians captured in the project. 

When the initiative is fully implemented across the country, law enforcement agencies will have a robust database of verifiable addresses of Nigerians to enable them to track and mitigate criminal activities and social vices.

The initiative will also bring development to the LGAs in allocating resources and implementing policies, as well as reducing risk in lending, delivery services, and commerce.

Through this exercise, each resident will be given the proof of address certificate.

Verification: Asiwaju Media conducted a research exercise to verify the authenticity of the claim.

A visit to the website of the office of the Secretary to the  Government of the Federation resulted into seeing a statement signed by the director, information and relations, Segun Imohiosen on 18th of December, 2024.

The government’s plan was disclosed by the secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, who was represented by Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri at the Stakeholder’s Meeting for the Activation and Implementation of the Local Government Proof of Address System, which had in attendance some key stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and a representative from the German Embassy in Abuja.

A video clip of the declaration can also be found on the YouTube Channels of NTA Network, TVC News Nigeria among others..

Conclusion: The claim that the Federal Government is set to launch the Proof of Address System is True and Accurate.

Verdict: True