University of Lagos (UNILAG) in strategic partnership with Heckerbella Limited and Lotus Bank, has taken a bold step forward under its digital transformation project with the launch of its Smart Identity Card platform, a secure and transformative digital initiative
The smart ID card was unveiled over the weekend , at a ceremony which has its theme: UNILAG Reimagined: One Identity, One System, One Digital Future.
Held at the Senate Chamber of the University’s Senate House, the well-attended ceremony provided a platform for members of the University Community to witness a watershed moment in the institution’s digital transformation journey.
A Three-Way Partnership for Digital Excellence
The Smart ID Card project exemplifies the possibilities that emerge when multi-sectors (academia, technology, and finance) converge around a shared vision, with:
the University of Lagos providing the institutional framework and overarching digital transformation blueprint;
Heckerbella Limited providing the technological backbone, ensuring secure data capture, systems integration, and regulatory compliance; and
Lotus Bank supporting the initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillars, embedding financial inclusion within the University’s evolving digital infrastructure.
Together, the three institutions have created a unified platform that goes far beyond identification. The Smart ID Card enables secure access, authentication, and data harmonisation, while also offering optional banking functionality, all within a single multifunctional card powered by AfriGo.
Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Folasade Ogunsola in a statement in an official journal of the institution, described the launch as a defining milestone in her administration’s commitment to institutional digital transformation.
She recalled that upon assuming office on November 12, 2022, she articulated a clear objective: to see the University’s systems digitally integrated and operationally efficient.
According to her, the Smart ID Card represents a practical manifestation of that vision.
The Vice-Chancellor who emphasised the importance of data in today’s world, noted that transformation is not driven solely by research output, but also by structured, reliable data that strengthens institutional systems and enhances efficiency.
“This initiative is a strategic pillar of our University Digital Transformation Project. As we reposition UNILAG as a future-ready, technology-driven institution, we understand that digital transformation is not just about acquiring infrastructure – it is about integration. It is about building a unified digital architecture where academic services, administrative systems, learning platforms, security frameworks, and financial transactions communicate seamlessly in real time. The Smart ID Card embodies that integration," she stated
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