Real estate agents are registering biometric data their members across Nigeria to enhance professionalism and boost public trust, the Estate Rent and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN) has said.
Mr Godwin Alenkhe, President of ERCAAN who announced the introduction of the biometric registration of its membership during the association’s meeting held Friday in Lagos, said that the industry group selected NeGSt-TAS Technologies Ltd to deliver the technology innovation that will provide a database of estate agents across Nigeria.
“Today is another opportunity to bring to your notice one of the realization of the milestones and desires of our Association, that institutions and bodies must conduct themselves professionally before members of the public and the regulatory authorities in Nigeria and in diaspora,” ERCAAN National President told attendees at the event.
“Today is another opportunity to bring to your notice one of the realization of the milestones and desires of our Association, that institutions and bodies must conduct themselves professionally before members of the public and the regulatory authorities in Nigeria and in diaspora,” ERCAAN National President told attendees at the event.
Why ERCAAN tapped biometric registration
According to him, having study the proposals for the scheme submitted by intending companies, ERCAAN “finally settled for NeGSt-TAS Technologies because of its track records of achievements with notable public and private enterprises.”
NeGSt-TAS Technologies Ltd, who has been among the leading advocate for the integration of technology and eGovernment strategies across Nigeria’s public and private sectors also confirmed its partnership with ERCAAN in a press statement made available to Technology Times.
During the unveiling of ERCAAN Biometric registration, its President said that “NeGSt-TAS Technologies shall from next month (March) commence the registration of existing members nationwide and any prospective member must now register online for data capturing.”
According to the ERCAAN President, “this exercise will give members of the public the opportunity of dealing with trusted estate agents within the country because all information that will now be on our website will be dully verified and ascertained by credible individuals. Members and non-members who are not covered by our biometric enumeration shall not have our trust and backing. With this, it will assist the government agencies, corporate bodies and members of the public to have a database of credible estate agents duly guaranteed by our noble Association.”
Alenkhe, said that ERCAAN, which was established in 1990, as a registered organisation under the Land (Perpetual Succession) Act of the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, has been advocating for the regulation of the real estate business and practices for more than 30 years. Its members are spread across 36 states of the federation, including FCT.
Lagos, he said, has the highest number of members. The ERCAAN President is encouraging its members to complete their database with the newly-launched biometric innovation to ensure that their details can be accessed easily and quickly.
During the event, CEO and Realtor Kenny Efunpo, an experienced real estate broker and international advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry, who delivered a virtual goodwill message from the United States of America, expressed his approval of the body’s decision to host the event. “I wish to express my sincere and unreserved gratitude to all our invited guests, members of our registered Board of Trustees, State Chapter Chairmen present, all the committed members of ERCAAN and of course, my very and ever supportive Executives for honouring our invitation.”
The President of ERCAAN also announced that the association will be easily accessible for inquiries and any information related to the organization. Additionally, he unveiled the logo and theme for the upcoming International Conference and Exhibition, which is scheduled for August of this year.
