VIO directors urge FG to strengthen road transport regulation, enforcement
The Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO, have called on the Federal Government to implement robust regulation, professional administration, technology and enforcement for effective road transportation. The Mandate Secretary, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Transportation Secretariat, Charles Elechi, made this call on Tuesday in Abuja at…
VIO directors have urged the Federal Government to enhance road transport regulation, enforcement, professional administration, technology and investment, as reported by Charles Elechi, Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Transportation Secretariat. At the 2026 Annual National Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation in Abuja, Elechi highlighted the need for robust vehicle roadworthiness checks, proper driver licensing, and adequately equipped regulatory institutions.
He pointed out that insufficient funding for inspection facilities, inconsistent standards, fragmented data systems, and limited public awareness are issues that demand immediate government attention.
Elechi emphasized the importance of stronger institutional capacity, improved data interoperability, and technology-driven systems to bolster vehicle inspection and driver licensing processes. He advocated for a lawful, transparent, and accountable enforcement system, backed by appropriate technology and consistent standards across all states.
Abubakar Yeldu, Director of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services, echoed these sentiments during the conference. Yeldu called for coordinated government action to strengthen enforcement, restore public confidence in regulatory institutions, and prevent intimidation of enforcement personnel, which could weaken compliance and pose greater risks to road users.
Durojaye Olalekan, the national chairman of the conference, highlighted weaknesses in driver licensing and vehicle inspection as exposing serious institutional gaps. He expressed concern that motor vehicle administration was frequently viewed primarily as a revenue-generating activity rather than a professional system dedicated to safeguarding lives.
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