OYO GOVT ROLLS OUT PLANS TO DIGITISE STREET, HOUSE NUMBERING
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Oyo State Government has announced plans to implement a digital address system for street naming and house numbering across the state.
The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed this on Wednesday during a meeting with representatives of Smart City Development Konsult Limited, held at the ministry’s conference room.
He stated that the initiative is a key component of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omititun 2.0 agenda, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, and fulfills one of the Governor’s campaign promises.
Akin-Funmilayo added that the presentation by Smart City Development Konsult marks an early phase of the project and will be followed by a formal proposal to the State Executive Council for further consideration.
He explained that when the project is eventually implemented, it would ensure easy identification, the location of buildings, and an emergency response for the state.
He said, “As the saying goes, a promise made is a promise kept. His Excellency, in his Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap to Sustainable Development, made several promises. One of the tasks that falls under the purview of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development is house numbering. Out of all the promises made, which serve as a covenant between His Excellency and the good people of Oyo State, house numbering stands out, and we, his lieutenants, are doing all we can to ensure its actualisation.
“House numbering involves assigning a unique number to every building. The importance of this exercise cannot be overemphasised. Among its numerous benefits, it helps in easy identification and location of buildings. More importantly, it plays a crucial role in emergency response, be it fire outbreaks or health emergencies requiring an ambulance.
“Without house numbers, how would emergency responders locate the building? It becomes a case of confusion, repeated calls, and potentially fatal delays. We all understand how critical time is during emergencies. Delays could lead to the loss of properties or, worse, lives. If fire services or ambulances cannot locate the right building on time, the consequences could be tragic.
“These, among many other reasons, are why we are committed to this house numbering project. Although this administration has less than two years remaining, we believe it is essential to start the process before we leave the office. The commissioner for budget and Economy planning, Prof. Musibau Babatunde and I have discussed this move with the Governor, and he has given his support. So this presentation is part of the preliminary of what we have to do before pushing it out to the executive council level,” he added.
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