Police to commence enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners – IGP
IGP Kayode Egbetokun
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Ayorinde
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has announced that the police will begin nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance for vehicle owners from February 1, 2025.
Egbetokun announced this when he 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.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson Nigeria Police announced this in a statement. Adejobi quoted the IGP as calling of 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.
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“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”
“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,” Egbetokun was quoted as saying.
Speaking earlier, Olusegun had requested the police support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance, which provides substantial benefits to all road users.
While congratulating Egbetokun on his significant achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Bank Limited. the NAICOM boss emphasized the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws.
Olusegun was accompanied to the meeting with the IGP by Dr. Usman Jankara, Deputy Commissioner (Technical); Mr. Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, Deputy Commissioner (Finance and Administration); Dr. Talmiz Usman, Director (Legal, Enforcement, and Market Development); Mr. Ajibola Bankole, Director (Inspectorate); Mr. Taiwo Babatola Adeoye, Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Insurance; and other members of NAICOM.
