Kwara government links exam registration, scholarships to SSID number

The Kwara State Government has directed all residents to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA), emphasising that its efforts to secure lives, provide scholarships, and plan economic development depend on accurate resident data.

In a statement issued over the weekend, KWSRRA confirmed that it had been mandated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to register every resident and issue them a unique State Security Identification (SSID) number/card.

According to the Acting General Manager of KWSRRA, Tajudeen Jimoh, the registration process is currently being carried out at 96 centres across the state, with plans to expand the coverage further.

“We are also working closely with the Ministries of Education and Human Capital Development, Tertiary Education, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Kwara State Social Investment Programmes to mobilise residents for this crucial exercise,” Jimoh stated.

The SSID number will now be a requirement for key government services, including exam registrations for Common Entrance, Junior and Senior Secondary School Exams (JSSCE & SSCE), scholarships and grants under state social investment programmes, admissions into state-owned tertiary institutions, and other government services requiring official identification.

“Going forward, students registering for any exams or seeking scholarships will be required to provide their SSID numbers, along with those of their parents or guardians,” Jimoh explained.

The state government has already captured all government workers and pensioners into the SSID system, marking significant progress in building a credible database of Kwara residents.

Officials stress that the initiative is critical for security and economic planning, urging residents to support the process for enhanced governance, welfare, and safety measures.