Nigeria Police Extends Grace Period For Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit To October 2nd 2025

NPF extends grace period for enforcement of tinted glass permit to Oct. 2nd 2025 (from Tuesday 12th of Aug. 2025 (tomorrow).

Says decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.

Reminds the public that the authorized platform for application of Tinted Glass Permit remains https://possap.gov.ng.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has again approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows by 51 days.

The new enforcement date is now set for 2nd October 2025, from the the initial 30-day grace period set for May 1 2025, which was later extended by the Nigeria Police Force to Tuesday 12th of August 2025 (tomorrow).

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.

“In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations.”

“The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.”

Reaffirming that the authorized platform for the application remains https://possap.gov.ng, the NPF encouraged members of the public to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 08147818871.

“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and remains committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all,” the statement added.

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