The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that it dispatched 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in October 2026, amid complaints by motorists over delays in obtaining their plates.
The Corps said 15,205 pairs were dispatched on October 8, while an additional 4,355 pairs were delivered on October 20.
The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Tuesday, following concerns about the availability and issuance of vehicle number plates.
According to the Corps, the figures were released to promote transparency and provide motorists with accurate information about the production and distribution of number plates.
Breakdown of Number Plates Dispatched by FRSC
The FRSC provided a breakdown of the two batches delivered to the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services.
First Batch: 15,205 Pairs Dispatched on October 8
The first batch comprised:
15,169 pairs of private vehicle number plates.
32 pairs of private fancy number plates.
Four pairs of out-of-series number plates.
Second Batch: 4,355 Pairs Dispatched on October 20
The second batch consisted of:
1,998 pairs of private vehicle number plates.
999 pairs of commercial vehicle number plates.
Eight pairs of city government number plates.
900 pairs of dealer number plates.
450 pairs of articulated vehicle number plates.
The two batches brought the total number of plates dispatched to 19,560 pairs during October.
FRSC Explains Why Motorists May Still Experience Delays
Despite the dispatch of the plates, the FRSC acknowledged that motorists could still experience delays in collecting them after completing the required vehicle registration procedures.
Ohaeri explained that delivering number plates to registration authorities was separate from the administrative processes involved in issuing them to individual applicants.
According to the statement, the timely issuance of plates requires effective coordination among the institutions responsible for different stages of vehicle registration.
The Corps noted that having number plates available at the point of dispatch was only one part of the process, while efficient distribution and administrative procedures were also necessary to ensure motorists received their plates promptly.
FRSC Promises to Address Vehicle Registration Bottlenecks
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to working with relevant government institutions, including state motor licensing authorities, to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
The agency also pledged to continue engaging stakeholders to promote efficiency and accountability throughout the vehicle registration process.
Motorists who have completed registration but are yet to receive their number plates were advised to contact the appropriate registration authorities for clarification on the status of their applications.
What Motorists Should Know
The FRSC’s announcement confirms that 19,560 pairs of number plates were dispatched to the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services in October 2026. However, the dispatch figures do not necessarily mean that every pending application has been processed or that all applicants can immediately collect their plates.
Motorists experiencing delays should follow up with the relevant registration authority to determine whether their plates have arrived and whether any administrative steps remain outstanding.
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