Mirian Gom 
JOS, Nigeria – The Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation have called for urgent reforms in motor vehicle administration to strengthen national security and road safety across Nigeria.
Speaking at the 2025 national conference in Jos, Plateau State on Monday, the association’s national chairman, Paul Bepeh, said poor coordination and weak regulation endanger lives and aid criminal activity.
“The administration of vehicles is not routine regulation—it’s a pillar of national security,” Bepeh said. “When registration and inspection are inconsistent, unroadworthy and untraceable vehicles flood our roads, creating loopholes for smuggling, kidnapping and terrorism.”
He urged authorities to adopt a unified legal framework, digitalise processes, and strengthen capacity-building for Vehicle Inspection Officers.
“Automation, training, and inter-agency collaboration will improve transparency and enforcement,” he added.
Bepeh, represented by the association’s general secretary, Durojaye Olalekan, called for better funding and officer welfare to sustain reforms.
Plateau State Commissioner for Transportation, Jatau Gyang, welcomed delegates, highlighting projects like the Jos Greater Master Plan and Tin City Metro Buses as models for safer urban transport.
The conference, themed Enhancing National Security and Road Traffic Safety, seeks to align national policies with global best practices.
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