We express our admiration for your recent actions and firmly believe that your three decades of dedication have prepared you well for the presidency. Unlike previous accidental presidents, you have our unwavering support. May divine guidance be bestowed upon you, Sir.
Mr. President, during your meeting with the Service Chiefs on June 3rd, 2023, you emphatically emphasized your intolerance towards the lack of synergy and cooperation among agencies, attributing it to the prolonged state of insecurity. We also commend your prompt intervention in resolving the conflict between the DSS and EFCC, effectively averting unnecessary public scrutiny.
Mr. President, as concerned citizens of Nigeria in the Motor Vehicle Administration Sector, we respectfully implore you to intervene in the matter concerning the Central Motor Registry. The Inspector General of Police has initiated an objectionable scheme named the Electronic Central Motor Registry, which jeopardizes national security in exchange for a fee of N5,300. Furthermore, insurance costs have skyrocketed from N5,000 to N15,000, and the removal of PMS subsidies has led to an increase in fuel prices to N600 per litre.
While all these issues pertain to the Motor Vehicle sub-sector, our primary concern lies in upholding the rule of law. It is evident, as per the National Road Traffic Regulations section 73 (1-5) 2012 as amended, the Commission shall establish and maintain a Central Data Base for vehicles and drivers for the Federation.
(2) Every Motor Licensing Authority in any State of the Federation shall
provide to the Commission copies of any records, documents or particulars in respect of vehicles and licenced drivers.
(3) The Commission shall keep records of all registered vehicles, licenced drivers and transport operators in the Central Data Base.
(4) Any record kept in the Central Data Base may on request be made
available by the Commission to the Police or any other authority.
(5) The Central Data Base shall operate as the National Central Motor
Registry and the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps shall be the Registrar which the Nigeria Police Force ceased to bear responsibility for the Central Motor Registry since 1998. We are open to any clarifications, Sir.
This act further states that agencies such as the Police Force and State Security Service are required to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps for information. We humbly stand to be corrected, Sir.
At present, innocent citizens face harassment by the police, who demand CMR documents and impose exorbitant fees of up to N6,000. We trust that you will not condone such unlawful behavior within your administration. If the Police Force refuses to cooperate, they should implement CMR without cost to motorists, considering the substantial funding allocated to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for such projects. We are aware that certain states, particularly in the Southwest, are preparing to approach the Supreme Court regarding this matter.
Mr. President, by summoning the Inspector General of Police to adhere to your directives, you possess the authority to prevent further disorder. We assure you that we will utilize our limited influence to wholeheartedly support your administration and prevent unnecessary conflicts that could have otherwise been amicably resolved.
Impunity shall no longer prevail. Let the principles of the rule of law reign supreme.
We remain ever loyal, Mr. President
- Concerned Citizens Motor Vehicle Sub-Sector