The Lagos State Government has approved a temporary reduction in the cost of replacing faded or damaged vehicle number plates, cutting the fee from N30,000 to N20,000 under a three-month amnesty and rebate window scheduled to run from January to March.
The initiative, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, targets both private and commercial vehicle owners across the state and is part of broader efforts to improve vehicle identification, strengthen the state’s security architecture and enhance road safety.
The Permanent Secretary of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA), Rasheed Muri-Okunola, said the rebate was a deliberate, citizen-focused intervention designed to encourage motorists to voluntarily replace worn, faded or illegible number plates at a significantly reduced cost.
According to him, the condition of vehicle number plates has direct implications for security and traffic enforcement, noting that unreadable plates undermine effective monitoring, investigation and vehicle identification.
“Illegible number plates make it difficult for law enforcement agencies to track vehicles involved in traffic violations or criminal activities. This initiative is aimed at addressing that gap while easing the financial burden on motorists,” Muri-Okunola said.
He urged vehicle owners to take advantage of the amnesty period to comply, stressing that the measure would contribute to safer roads and a more secure Lagos.
