The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative requiring all motorists to pay an annual fee of N1,000 for the Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) verification.
Starting
from July 2023, the collection of this fee will be initiated by the Lagos State
government.
The move
aims to streamline and strengthen vehicle ownership verification.
During a
joint press conference in Ikeja, Lagos, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos
Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola announced the
implementation of the initiative.
Its
purpose is to ensure compliance with the legal requirement outlined in the
National Road Traffic Regulation 2012, as amended, No. 101, Vol. 99, Section
73-(1), which states that “There shall be Proof of Ownership Certificate for
all registered Vehicles.” Additionally, Section 73-(1-6) mandates the
establishment and maintenance of a Central Database for Vehicles and drivers
across the federation.
Toriola
emphasised that the decision aims to track the real-time status and maintain
the integrity of all vehicles registered on the National Vehicle and
Identification Scheme (NVIS) database.
“To this
end, the Federal Government has introduced the issuance of annual Proof of
Ownership Certificate for all registered vehicles. This certificate will serve
as official documentation of a vehicle’s legal owners upon successful
completion of the necessary requirements and procedures. The POC will contain
vital information including the vehicle’s registration details, such as,
license number plate, model, year of manufacture in addition to owner’s name
and address.
“Having
critically reviewed the challenges encountered in ensuring promotion of Safety
and Security of lives and property through the issuance of POC nationally and
especially in our Dear State, the Joint Tax Board in its communiqué issued at
the end of the emergency meeting held on 9th May 2023 adopted and made a resolution
that proof of ownership certificate (PoC) be issued to motorists on an annual
basis nationwide,” he said.
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