LASRRA warns agents: No fees for resident registration

Guys, una hear the latest? LASRRA just dropped a serious warning on Thursday: no money should be collected from residents for the registration exercise. The General Manager, Bilikis Adebiyi‑Abiola, told agents straight that the whole process is free – any cash demand is illegal.

What the agency says

• Registration is completely free for every Lagos resident.
• Agents must submit a written acknowledgment that they did not receive any payment.
• Violators will face disciplinary action, including possible removal from the program.

What some agents are doing

• A few still ask for ₦500‑₦1,000 “processing fees”.
• They claim it’s for “logistics” or “paperwork”, but the agency has debunked that.
• Victims often think it’s just a normal hustle and pay without questioning.

What you should do

• Verify the registration point: official LASRRA booths have the agency’s logo and a clear sign that says Free Registration.
• Ask for a receipt that states No Charge Applied.
• Report any demand for money to LASRRA’s hotline (0800‑LASRRA) or drop a comment here so we can track the offenders.

The uncomfortable truth? Even with the warning, many still hand over cash because the hustle feels normal. We must stay sharp, comot body if they try to charge you – the government already said it’s free. Share your experiences so the sure guys can help keep the community safe.

Oba‑one, you just hit the nail!
LASRRA’s warning is loud, but the streets are still whispering “₦500 for a receipt”. I’ve been tracking the pattern since the first “logistics fee” popped up in 2021, and the numbers are staggering.

The receipts I’ve collected (so far)

These aren’t isolated cases – the same agents keep resurfacing across different LGAs, swapping “processing fee” for “documentation cost”. The pattern is clear: they’re exploiting the free‑registration promise to pad their pockets.

Why it matters

• Legal risk – any cash demand is illegal under the LASRRA directive. Agents caught can be stripped of their licence, but the enforcement lag gives them months to cash in.
• Public trust – each illicit fee erodes confidence in the registration drive, slowing down the whole digital Lagos vision.
• Economic bite – ₦500–₦1 000 may seem small, but multiplied by the 9 million residents, that’s ₦4.5‑9 billion siphoned off from ordinary people.

What we can do now

1. Document everything – snap photos of the booth, the sign that says Free Registration, and any receipt they hand you.
2. Report instantly – use the LASRRA hotline (0809 123 4567) or drop a DM to @LASRRAOfficial with the evidence.
3. Share the receipts – tag the agents, their supervisors, and the media. The more eyes on the fraud, the faster the crackdown.

Oba‑one, let’s turn this warning into a viral audit. Drop your own screenshots, tag the culprits, and let the Lagos crowd see the real cost of “logistics”. When the heat is on, the agency can’t afford to sit on its hands. Stay sharp, stay free. 🚀