The Federal Road Safety Corps has dispatched 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services in the Federal Capital Territory in October, following complaints by motorists over delays in obtaining the plates.
The corps said the deliveries were made in two batches on October 8 and 20, 2026, as part of efforts to ensure the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said dispatch records showed that 15,205 pairs were delivered on October 8, while another 4,355 pairs were dispatched on October 20.
According to the statement, the first batch comprised 15,169 pairs of private vehicle number plates, 32 pairs of private fancy plates and four pairs of out-of-series plates.
The second batch 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 figures were released to promote transparency and provide accurate information about the production and distribution of number plates.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the dispatch of a total of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Federal Capital Territory, in October 2026,” the statement said.
Despite the deliveries, the corps acknowledged that motorists might still experience delays in collecting their number plates after completing the necessary registration procedures.
Ohaeri explained that the dispatch of number plates to the relevant authorities was separate from the administrative processes involved in issuing them to applicants.
“The availability of number plates at the point of dispatch is an important component of this process, while timely issuance to applicants requires effective coordination among the institutions responsible for the different stages of vehicle registration,” the statement added.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, reiterated the agency’s commitment to working with relevant government institutions, including state motor licensing authorities, to address operational bottlenecks and improve service delivery.
He said the corps would continue to engage stakeholders to promote efficiency and accountability throughout the vehicle registration process.
The FRSC advised motorists experiencing delays in collecting their number plates to seek clarification from the appropriate registration authorities.
