By RhemDy News
The Oyo State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide data capture and identity card registration exercise for traders, artisans, cooperative members, and industrialists across all 33 local government areas in the state.
Led by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, the government, in a statement on Monday, said the initiatuve will create a verified database to support economic planning and improve access to government interventions.
"Each beneficiary will receive a chip-enabled, QR-coded identity card in ATM format for a fee of N1,000, payable into the beneficiary's own account," the state government said.
It further said registration will be linked to National Identification Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers to eliminate duplication and fraudulent claims.
According to the statement, consultants will visit markets, associations, and business clusters across the state to facilitate registration.
It further explained that cards are expected to be ready within one month after capturing.
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