Yemisi Izuora
Vehicle owners without insurance in Nigeria may risk Court action as the Police would launch a thorough search and probe such infractions beginning February 1st 2025.
This is coming from the Police Inspector General (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.
Egbetokun, warns before hand that violating this law is punishable, saying that only 30 per cent of vehicles in the country are insured.
The Inspector General gave this assurance when the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin paid him a visit at the Force Headquarters today, Friday, January 10, 2025
During the visit, the Commissioner for Insurance congratulated the IGP on his notable achievements, particularly the recent licence acquisition for the Police Insurance Company.
He reminded the IGP of his earlier request for assistance in enforcing all compulsory insurance policies, but this time narrowed his focus on Third-Party Motor Insurance.
The CFI pledged to provide the necessary support to ensure seamless enforcement of third-party motor insurance across the country.
To guarantee the success of this initiative, the CFI emphasized the need for a mass awareness campaign and education of the Nigeria Police Officers.
Responding, the IGP expressed his alignment with the CFI for insurance, acknowledging the compulsory nature of third-party motor insurance in Nigeria.
The IGP highlighted the numerous benefits of having insurance coverage, stressing the importance of protecting lives and property.
He urged citizens to obtain at least a third-party insurance cover for their vehicles before driving on Nigerian roads.
To ensure compliance, the IGP announced that full enforcement of third-party motor insurance will commence on February 1, 2025.
Present at the meeting was the Deputy Commissioner, Technical, Dr. Usman Jankara, the Deputy Commissioner Finance and Administration, Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, Director Legal, Enforcement & Market Development, Dr. Talmis Usman, Director of Inspectorate, Mr. Bankole Ajebola, Senior Police Officers, and others.