The Nigeria Police will on Friday, 1st of February, 2025 begin nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance for vehicle owners.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun disclosed this when he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and his team at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters on Friday, in Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced this in a statement.
The police spokesperson quoted the IGP as calling on motorists to comply with relevant laws regarding third party insurance.
“The IGP 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. He urged Nigerians to comply with these laws, as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both”
Earlier, Olusegun requested the police support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance.
The NAICOM boss congratulated Egbetokun on the establishment of the Police Insurance Bank Limited.
He emphasized the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws.
