Nigeria Police Begins Enforcement Of Third-party Insurance For Vehicle Owners On February 1st 2025

Inspector-General of Police Announces February 1st 2025 for Enforcement Of third-party insurance for vehicle owners.

IGP urged Nigerians to comply with these laws, as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced February 1st 2025 as the commencement date for the nationwide enforcement of Third-party Motor Insurance policy for vehicle owners, violations which it said will attract imprisonment, fines or both.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun made this known when he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and team on Friday January 10, 2025.

In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday, the Commissioner congratulated the IGP on his significant achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Company Limited.

“He emphasized the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws. He also requested the Nigeria Police Force’s support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance, which provides substantial benefits to all road users.”

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In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police “affirmed the importance of third-party insurance and announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the enforcement of the relevant laws.”

“The IGP further stated that Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act mandate that all vehicle owners possess third-party insurance before operating their vehicles on public roads. ”

The Inspector-General of Police urged Nigerians to comply with these laws, as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.

“The NPF remains steadfast in collaborating with all MDAs and companies in ensuring that the protection of lives and property of all citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria remains paramount.”

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