Lagos Govt Launches App To Authenticate COVID-19 PCR Tests

Prof. Akin Abayomi

Lagos State Government has deployed a verification platform to validate the authenticity of COVID-19 PCR tests
The platform can be accessed through an APP and the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data-codes (USSD)

The Lagos State Government has deployed a verification platform to validate the authenticity of COVID-19 PCR tests conducted within the Private Laboratory Consortium and all public laboratories for outbound flights in the state.

The latest development was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Government on its official Twitter handle on Sunday.

According to the state government, the platform can be accessed through an APP and the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data-codes (USSD).

The tweet read, “The Lagos State Government has deployed a verification platform to validate the authenticity of COVID-19 PCR tests done within the Private Laboratory Consortium and all State Public laboratories for outbound flights.

“LASG continues to frown at the falsification of COVID-19 PCR test results, and anyone caught in this illegal practice will be prosecuted. The State Government will continue to strengthen its response against this pandemic to protect the lives of all Lagosians and residents.

“This platform can be accessed through an App and the use of USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data-codes).

“The USSD option, which is available on all networks in Nigeria, can also be accessed outside of Nigeria as long as the mobile line is on a Nigerian Telecommunications Network.

“The USSD option can be accessed by dialling *35131*19# on the 9mobile network and *55500*19# on all other networks and following the onscreen prompts to verify results.

“The first 30,000 result verification will be free – courtesy of the Lagos State Government. Subsequent verification will attract N50 per usage for the user/client.

“The Lagos State COVID-19 Result Verification App can be downloaded through Google Store, Apple Store or directly through the internet, using the link https://appsenjoy.com/ZZXaP.

“It will utilise the laboratory reference number to verify the COVID-19 PCR test, validating the result real-time and passengers can download their result sheets, which can be shown to anyone requiring it.

“The App version can be used and accessed within and outside of Nigeria and does not require a Nigerian Telecommunications Network. It is available once it is downloaded and the internet is available. It is noteworthy to mention that verification through the App is free.

“The process can be used by all clients who require the validation of COVID-19 PCR results, such as Airports, Airlines, Work-related processes and passengers themselves.

“The Lagos State Government would also be placing personnel at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport to assist in the verification process of the COVID-19 PCR results for all outbound passengers.”