Service

Our Services

The Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) offers a wide range of professional archival and records management services to government agencies, researchers, organizations, and members of the public. Our services are designed to support transparency, accountability, historical preservation, and effective public administration.

1️⃣ Government Records Management

  • Records appraisal, classification, and storage for Lagos State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

  • Development and implementation of records retention and disposal schedules.

  • Secure custody and preservation of inactive and semi-active government records.

  • Transfer, accessioning, and long-term preservation of permanent state records.

2️⃣ Public Records Access

  • Access to public records for legal, academic, historical, and journalistic research.

  • Facilitation of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in compliance with applicable laws.

  • Reference services for public inquiries, researchers, and institutions.

3️⃣ Archival Preservation & Restoration

  • Long-term preservation of fragile, historical, and culturally significant documents.

  • Restoration and conservation of deteriorating paper and multimedia records.

  • Specialized climate-controlled storage for sensitive materials.

4️⃣ Digital Archives & Digitization

  • Digitization of paper records and historical collections for improved access and preservation.

  • Creation of searchable digital archives for both internal government use and public reference.

  • Deployment of modern record management systems and archival software platforms.

5️⃣ Training & Capacity Building

  • Professional training workshops for government officials on proper records management.

  • Capacity building for MDAs on document handling, storage, and compliance.

  • Public awareness and educational programs on the importance of archives and historical preservation.

6️⃣ Research & Educational Support

  • Support services for students, researchers, historians, journalists, and authors.

  • Guided research assistance using LASRAB’s archival collections.

  • Access to publications, historical data, and government reports.

7️⃣ Outreach & Public Programs

  • Organization of seminars, exhibitions, and public education programs.

  • Promotion of Lagos State history and cultural heritage through curated displays and events.

  • Collaboration with schools, universities, and cultural organizations to promote historical awareness.

8️⃣ Consultancy & Advisory Services

  • Advisory support for private institutions, businesses, and non-governmental organizations on best practices in records management.

  • Development of customized document retention policies and archival strategies for partner institutions.

Contact Us

For inquiries, service requests, or appointments, please contact:

Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB)
PSSDC Road, Magodo GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State
Email: lasrab@gmail.com
Phone: +234 814 721 1574