Nigerians to pay more for number plates and driver’s license from November 1st

Nigerians to pay more for number plates and driver’s license from November 1st

The Joint Expense Board (JTB) has endorsed new rates for the issuance of public driver’s licenses and vehicle number plates, set to produce results from November 1, 2024.

The amended rates expect to upgrade the quality and security elements of these distinguishing proof archives, in accordance with global norms.

Under the new evaluating structure, Nigerians will currently pay N15,000 for a three-year engine vehicle driver’s permit, while a five-year permit will cost N21,000. Cruiser and tricycle drivers will confront an increment too, with a three-year permit evaluated at N7,000 and a five-year permit at N11,000.

For vehicle number plates, the new rates start at N30,000 for both standard private and business vehicle plates. Extravagant number plates will cost N400,000, while bike plates are evaluated at N12,000. Seller vehicle number plates will be given for N100,000.

The JTB has likewise changed costs for officially sanctioned number plates. Government extravagant vehicle plates will presently cost N120,000, and standard plates will be N80,000. Cruiser number plates for government vehicles are set at N50,000 for extravagant choices and N20,000 for standard.

As per the JTB, these changes will present superior security highlights, supporting the recognizable proof interaction for the two drivers and vehicles the nation over.

Olusegun Adesokan, Secretary of the JTB, underscored the significance of public mindfulness and training with respect to the new rates. In a round got by BusinessDay, Adesokan expressed, “The secretariat has mentioned that the FRSC [Federal Street Security Corps] tell the JTB of its public commitment and sensitisation plans. We accept that a vigorous commitment will guarantee a consistent execution of the updated rates.”

The FRSC is supposed to lead the public sensitisation crusade in front of the November execution.