The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month discount window for motorists to replace faded and unreadable vehicle number plates.
The announcement was conveyed in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Lagos State Government on Wednesday.
The move is aimed at improving road safety and strengthening security across the state.
What the Lagos State Government is saying
The approval was granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Motor Vehicles Administration Agency (MVAA), Mr. Rasheed Muri-Okunola.
He described the measure as a citizen-friendly intervention. He said it was designed to encourage voluntary compliance.
The state government said clear number plates are critical to traffic management and public safety. It noted that faded or unreadable plates create challenges for law enforcement agencies.
“The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month rebate window for motorists to replace faded and unreadable vehicle number plates, as part of renewed efforts to enhance road safety, improve vehicle identification, and strengthen security across the state.
“This approval by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Motor Vehicles Administration Agency (MVAA), Mr. Rasheed Muri-Okunola, saying that the rebate is a proactive and citizen-friendly intervention aimed at encouraging compliance while reducing the financial burden on vehicle owners,” the statement read in part.
The government did not, however, disclose the percentage of the discount that motorists would receive under the rebate.
More insights
Muri-Okunola said the discount was introduced to reduce the financial burden on motorists. He added that it also gives vehicle owners enough time to replace worn-out plates.
The rebate applies only to faded, worn, or unclear number plates. It does not apply to new vehicle registrations.
Motorists were advised to visit the MVAA One-Stop Centre in Oshodi or any MVAA station across the state. Residents were warned to avoid unauthorised agents.
The government said legible number plates support crime detection and digital vehicle tracking systems. It added that the initiative aligns with its approach of balancing enforcement with empathy.
What this means
For motorists, the decision offers a limited window to replace faded number plates at a lower cost. The level of the discount is not, however, stated.
It also signals stricter attention to vehicle identification in Lagos.
Motorists who act early can regularise their documentation while contributing to safer roads.
What you should know
The price of vehicle number plates in Nigeria went up in 2025 following a new fee structure approved by the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The revised fees took effect nationwide from June 8, 2025.
The adjustment was prompted by the introduction of enhanced security features for number plates and driver’s licenses, as well as rising production costs.
Under the new structure, the fees are as follows:
- Standard private vehicle number plate – N30,000
- Standard commercial vehicle number plate – N30,000
- Articulated vehicle number plate – N90,000
- Dealer vehicle number plate – N100,000
- Out-of-season number plate – N150,000
- Fancy vehicle number plate – N400,000
- Government standard vehicle number plate – N80,000
- Government fancy vehicle number plate – N120,000
- Motorcycle number plate – N12,000
- Fancy motorcycle number plate – N50,000
- Government standard motorcycle number plate – N20,000
- Government fancy motorcycle number plate – N50,000
With this current price structure, the Lagos State Government’s three-month discount offers motorists a chance to replace faded number plates at a lower cost. The extent of the discount is not, however, indicated.
The decission of Lagos State Government to grant rebate to owners of fadeded or unreadable vehicles plate number for replacement is highly commendable.
However, it is expected that at the point of this public announcement, the percentage of rebate would have been made public. This will guarantee accountability, public intrest , probity and transparency.
I therefore encourage the state government to further action on the loudable program by announcing the percentage of rebate as soon as possible for effective implementation.