By ebosele@hotmail.com
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that it dispatched 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in October 2026.
According to the Corps, the development reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the dispatch records showed 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.
He added that another 4,355 pairs were dispatched on October 20.
The second batch comprised 1,998 pairs of private vehicle plates, 999 pairs of commercial vehicle plates, eight pairs of city government plates, 900 pairs of dealer plates and 450 pairs of articulated vehicle plates.
According to the Corps, the figures were released to promote transparency, accountability and accurate public information on the production and distribution of vehicle number plates.
The FRSC explained that the clarification was necessary to distinguish between the production and dispatch of number plates by the Corps and the subsequent administrative processes involved in issuing them to applicants by the relevant registration authorities.
While acknowledging that motorists sometimes experience delays in collecting their number plates after completing registration procedures, the Corps assured Nigerians of its commitment to supporting a seamless and efficient vehicle registration system.
It noted that the availability of number plates at the point of dispatch was an important part of the process, while timely issuance to applicants depended on effective coordination among the institutions responsible for the different stages of vehicle registration.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, reiterated the FRSC’s determination to strengthen collaboration with relevant government agencies, including state motor licensing authorities, to address operational bottlenecks and improve service delivery.
The Corps said the collaboration would help ensure that motorists receive their number plates within reasonable timelines.
It therefore urged members of the public experiencing delays in collecting their number plates to seek clarification from the appropriate registration authorities.
The FRSC assured Nigerians that it would continue engaging relevant stakeholders to promote efficiency, transparency and accountability throughout the vehicle registration process.
It reaffirmed its commitment to proper vehicle identification and improved road safety through effective regulation, reliable registration systems and sustained institutional collaboration.
