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, reaffirming its commitment to improving vehicle registration services and addressing delays in the collection of number plates.
The Corps said the dispatches were made on October 8 and 20, 2026, as part of efforts to ensure the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification.
According to the FRSC, the first consignment of 15,205 pairs was dispatched 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 second consignment of 4,355 pairs was dispatched on October 20. The consignment 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.
The Corps made the figures public in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, through its Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, as part of efforts to promote transparency and provide accurate information about the production and distribution of vehicle number plates.
The FRSC explained that the dispatch of number plates to the relevant registration authorities was distinct from the administrative processes involved in issuing them to individual applicants.
It acknowledged that some motorists might experience delays in collecting their number plates despite completing the necessary registration procedures, but assured the public of its commitment to supporting a seamless and efficient registration system.
According to the Corps, the availability of number plates at the point of dispatch is only one aspect of the registration process, while timely collection by applicants depends on effective coordination among the institutions responsible for the various stages of registration and issuance.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, reiterated the FRSC’s determination to strengthen collaboration with relevant government agencies, including state motor licensing authorities, to eliminate operational bottlenecks, improve service delivery and ensure that motorists receive their number plates within reasonable timelines.
The Corps also encouraged motorists experiencing delays in collecting their number plates to seek clarification from the appropriate registration authorities.
It assured Nigerians that it would continue to engage relevant stakeholders to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability throughout the vehicle registration process.
The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to its statutory responsibility of ensuring proper vehicle identification and enhancing road safety through effective regulation, reliable vehicle registration systems and sustained institutional collaboration.