FRSC Sends 19,560 Vehicle Number Plates to FCT

In October 2026, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced the dispatch of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory. The dispatch occurred in two batches: the first on October 8, which included 15,205 pairs, and the second on October 20, comprising 4,355 pairs.

The first batch consisted of 15,169 pairs of private vehicle plates, 32 pairs of private fancy plates, and four pairs of out of series plates. The second batch included 1,998 pairs of private vehicle plates, 999 pairs of commercial vehicle plates, eight pairs of city government plates, 900 pairs of dealer plates, and 450 pairs of articulated vehicle plates.

The FRSC clarified that the dispatch is separate from the issuance process, which is managed by vehicle registration authorities. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed reaffirmed the FRSC's commitment to working with relevant government agencies to improve service delivery and ensure timely receipt of number plates by motorists.