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The Oyo State Government has announced that the Proof of Address (PoA) system will become operational across the state from March 1, 2026, marking a new phase in efforts to establish a reliable and standardised address verification structure.
The directive was communicated in a circular dated February 18, 2026, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde. The circular instructs all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate the PoA framework into official transactions that require address confirmation.
To ensure effective coordination, each MDA is required to designate a desk officer not below Grade Level 09 or 10 who will serve as the focal person for the programme and liaise with the state’s central implementation team.
Government officials say the initiative forms part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening public administration and improving service delivery. During a sensitisation session held at the state secretariat in Ibadan, stakeholders highlighted the importance of a credible address system for planning, taxation, emergency management and security operations.
The initiative is also receiving support at the national level from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which has expressed readiness to collaborate in ensuring its effectiveness across the country.
The commission is partnering with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria to facilitate implementation at the grassroots level across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
Discussions on the collaboration took place during a meeting at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. The ALGON delegation was led by Segun Obayendo and included Abdulmajeed Abubakar from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
At the meeting, EFCC Secretary Muhammed Hammajoda said the PoA system would strengthen investigations and help address disputes linked to property ownership. He explained that verified address information often provides critical evidence in legal processes involving landlords, tenants and third parties.
Authorities say residents enrolling in the system will link their residential address to their National Identification Number (NIN), allowing the database to connect with existing national identity records. This integration is expected to improve traceability, reduce fraud and support coordination among security and regulatory bodies.
The initiative has also gained institutional support from the National Commission for Colleges of Education, which plans to use the framework to strengthen record-keeping and documentation across colleges of education.
With preparations underway for the March rollout, observers say the programme could play a significant role in addressing long-standing gaps in Nigeria’s address verification and data management systems if effectively implemented.
Oyo to Implement Proof of Address System March 1, EFCC Pledges Support
The Oyo State Government has announced that the Proof of Address (PoA) system will become operational across the state from March 1, 2026, marking a new phase in efforts to establish a reliable and standardised address verification structure.
The directive was communicated in a circular dated February 18, 2026, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Adetunji Babatunde. The circular instructs all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate the PoA framework into official transactions that require address confirmation.
To ensure effective coordination, each MDA is required to designate a desk officer not below Grade Level 09 or 10 who will serve as the focal person for the programme and liaise with the state’s central implementation team.
Government officials say the initiative forms part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening public administration and improving service delivery. During a sensitisation session held at the state secretariat in Ibadan, stakeholders highlighted the importance of a credible address system for planning, taxation, emergency management and security operations.
The initiative is also receiving support at the national level from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which has expressed readiness to collaborate in ensuring its effectiveness across the country.
The commission is partnering with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria to facilitate implementation at the grassroots level across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
Discussions on the collaboration took place during a meeting at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. The ALGON delegation was led by Segun Obayendo and included Abdulmajeed Abubakar from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
At the meeting, EFCC Secretary Muhammed Hammajoda said the PoA system would strengthen investigations and help address disputes linked to property ownership. He explained that verified address information often provides critical evidence in legal processes involving landlords, tenants and third parties.
Authorities say residents enrolling in the system will link their residential address to their National Identification Number (NIN), allowing the database to connect with existing national identity records. This integration is expected to improve traceability, reduce fraud and support coordination among security and regulatory bodies.
The initiative has also gained institutional support from the National Commission for Colleges of Education, which plans to use the framework to strengthen record-keeping and documentation across colleges of education.
With preparations underway for the March rollout, observers say the programme could play a significant role in addressing long-standing gaps in Nigeria’s address verification and data management systems if effectively implemented.
