VIO Directors Urge Federal Government to Strengthen Road Transport Regulation and Enforcement

At the 2026 annual national conference of road traffic directors and officers in Abuja, Charles Elechi urged the federal government to strengthen road transport regulation, professional administration, technology and enforcement. He cited underinvestment in inspection facilities, inconsistent standards, fragmented data systems and low public awareness. Abubakar Yeldu called for coordinated government action and warned that intimidation of enforcement personnel could undermine compliance and increase road risks. Durojaye Olalekan pointed to weaknesses in driver licensing and vehicle inspection, and criticized the treatment of motor vehicle administration as a revenue source rather than a system for protecting lives.