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.
In a statement the Corps Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps National Headquarters, Abuja Osondu Ohaeri said the Corps said the dispatch was part of its commitment to ensuring the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification.
According to dispatch records, 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. The consignment included 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 FRSC said the disclosure was intended to promote transparency, accountability and accurate public information regarding the production and distribution of vehicle number plates.
It explained that the production and dispatch of number plates by the Corps were distinct from the subsequent administrative processes involved in issuing them to applicants by the relevant registration authorities.
Acknowledging complaints of delays in collecting number plates after completing registration procedures, the Corps assured motorists that it remained committed to supporting an efficient and seamless vehicle registration system.
It noted that although the availability of number plates at the point of dispatch was a critical part of the process, timely issuance depended on effective coordination among the institutions responsible for the various 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.
He also pledged continued efforts to ensure that motorists received their number plates within reasonable timelines.
The Corps urged members of the public experiencing delays in collecting their plates to seek clarification from the appropriate registration authorities.
It reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability throughout the vehicle registration process.
The FRSC added that effective vehicle identification and reliable registration systems remained central to its statutory responsibility of promoting road safety and protecting the interests of the motoring public.
