FRSC dispatches 19,560 vehicle number plates to FCT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the dispatch of a total of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in October.

A statement ​‌‌‍​‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‍​​⁠​​‌​by the FRSC spokesman, Osondu Ohaeri on Tuesday in Abuja, reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to ensuring the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification.

Ohaeri said that records of dispatch show that 15,205 pairs were delivered on October 8, comprising 15,169 pairs of private vehicle number plates, 32 pairs of private fancy plates, and four pairs of out-of-series plates.

“A further 4,355 pairs were dispatched on October 20, comprising 1,998 pairs of private vehicle plates, 999 pairs of commercial vehicle plates, and eight pairs of city government plates.

“Others are 900 pairs of dealer plates, and 450 pairs of articulated vehicle plates,” he said.

Ohaeri said that the corps considered it important to make these figures available to the public as part of its commitment to transparency, accountability and accurate public information on vehicle number plate production and distribution.

“This clarification is particularly necessary to distinguish between the production and dispatch of number plates by the FRSC.

“Also, it’s necessary to understand the subsequent administrative processes involved in their issuance to applicants by the relevant registration authorities,” he added.

The FRSC Public Education Officer (CPEO) acknowledged that members of the public may experience delays in obtaining their number plates after completing the necessary registration procedures.

He however, assured Nigerians that the corps remained committed to supporting a seamless and efficient vehicle registration system.

“The availability of number plates at the point of dispatch is an important component of this process. Timely issuance to applicants requires effective coordination among the institutions responsible for the different stages of vehicle registration,” he said.

Ohaeri quoted the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed as reiterating the corps’ determination to strengthen collaboration with relevant government agencies including State Motor Licencing Authorities.

He said was with a view to addressing operational bottlenecks, improving service delivery and ensuring that motorists receive their number plates within reasonable timelines.

“To this end, the corps therefore encourages members of the public experiencing delays in the collection of their number plates to seek clarification from the appropriate registration authorities.

“We also assure Nigerians that the corps will continue to engage relevant stakeholders to promote greater efficiency, transparency and accountability across the vehicle registration process.

“The corps remains committed to its statutory responsibility of ensuring proper vehicle identification and strengthening road safety.

“This is through effective regulation, reliable vehicle registration systems and sustained institutional collaboration in the overall interest of the motoring public,” he said.