On 1st January, 1949, the road traffic Act was promulgated by the colonial administration. It was an Act to regulate and control vehicular traffic on the highways and the licensing of such vehicles. This was however relinquished with the creation of inspection units under Mechanical Departments of Ministry of works of the then regions by the Prime Minister through a majority vote with effect from April, 1963. Hence, the promulgation of Caps. 118 of 1963, 115 of 1965 and 116 of 1967 for Northern Nigeria, Western and Eastern Nigeria respectively. The creation of states out of the then regions witnessed transferring of the functions of the VIO to the states and later, the FC. The Director of the VIO is DCM DANJUMA ALIYU GARBA while the Deputy Director is AMINU IRO. The VIO was ban in 2017 by the former Governor Ambode but they were brought back later.
Roles
- Ensuring that all vehicles are properly inspected and certified before registration or renewal of vehicle particulars.
- Public education and advocacy.
- Effective patrols on roads and highway to carryout routine checks and enforce compliance.
- Effective enforcement through vehicle impoundment and payment of fines will ensure compliance.
- Ensuring that all vehicles are properly inspected and certified before registration or renewal of vehicle particulars.
- Periodic training, Retraining seminars and Conferences for officers towards achievement of mastery in Motor Vehicle Administration.
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