In a move to bolster urban security and provide financial relief to motorists, the Lagos State Government has announced a 33% price reduction for the replacement of faded or damaged vehicle number plates.
The three-month amnesty window, which runs from January to March 2026, allows private and commercial vehicle owners to swap illegible plates for ₦20,000, down from the standard ₦30,000 fee.
The initiative, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is a response to the growing challenge of unreadable number plates, which officials say hamper modern policing and traffic management.
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According to Rasheed Muri-Okunola, Permanent Secretary of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), legible plates are the backbone of the state’s safety architecture.
He said clear plates are essential for enabling law enforcement to identify vehicles used in criminal activities, supporting the state’s automated traffic enforcement and camera systems and aiding first responders in identifying vehicles during accidents or crises.
“Faded or damaged plates hinder effective monitoring and investigation. This amnesty period allows motorists to comply at a reduced cost, supporting our collective effort to make Lagos safer,” Muri-Okunola stated.
He urged motorists to avoid unauthorised third-party agents and “touts” to ensure their new plates are genuine and properly registered in the state database.
Replacement hubs include the Oshodi One-Stop Centre in Oshodi as the pilot centre, as well as any of the 140 MVAA stations located across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 LCDAs for statewide access.
This “citizen-focused intervention” is temporary. The Permanent Secretary warned that the ₦10,000 rebate will expire at the end of March 2026.
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“Once the window closes, the fee will revert to the original ₦30,000, and the state will commence strict enforcement measures.
“Motorists caught with faded or unreadable plates after the amnesty period will face penalties as part of a renewed push for road safety compliance.”
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