Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced the implementation of the new “annual proof of ownership certificate (PoC)” to streamline and enhance the process of vehicle ownership verification in the state.
The permanent secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr Abdulhafiz Toriola, made the disclosure at a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre at Ikeja area yesterday.
He said the development was in compliance with legal requirements fundamental to transparency, security and accountability within the transportation network.
“We are about to take another bold step as a responsive government aimed at continued promotion of Safety and Security of lives and properties in our Dear State.
“This initiative is in accordance with the National Road Traffic Regulation 2012 as amended No. 101, Vol. 99; Section 73- (1) which states that, ‘there shall be Proof of Ownership Certificate for all registered vehicles’.
Section 73 (1-6) also added that ‘the commission shall establish and maintain a central database for vehicles and drivers for the federation’.
“To this end, the federal government has introduced the issuance of an annual proof of ownership certificate for all registered vehicles. This certificate will serve as official documentation of a vehicle’s legal owners upon successful completion of the necessary requirements and procedures,” he said.
According to him, the PoC will contain vital information including the vehicle’s registration details, such as, license number plate, model, year of manufacture in addition to owner’s name and address.
“Having critically reviewed the challenges encountered in ensuring promotion of safety and security of life and property through the issuance of PoC nationally and especially in our dear state, the Joint Tax Board in its communique issued at the end of the emergency meeting held on 9th May, 2023, adopted and made a resolution that proof of ownership certificate (PoC) be issued to motorists on an annual basis nationwide,’’ he said.
