The Nigeria Police Force has emphasized the advantages of the Electronic Central Motor Registry initiative, which aims to transform the verification and management of vehicle information on the roads.
The Force's Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this development through a series of social media updates on Thursday, underscoring the convenience and effectiveness of the "e-policing" innovation.
Adejobi noted that, under the guidance of Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun, the Electronic Central Motor Registry system has been introduced to enhance road safety and streamline the policing process.
The FPRO stated that this new system enables vehicle owners to register their vehicles online and ensures a rapid response in emergency situations.
“If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile,” the statement read.
He mentioned that the system promptly notifies all field officers across the country within seconds, enhancing the likelihood of a rapid recovery.
Additionally, he emphasized that a key advantage of the E-CMR is the elimination of paperwork.
“No more stopping to check papers—our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time,” one of the tweets read.
“With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally—quick, easy, and secure,” it added.
In July 2024, the Inspector General of Police announced the implementation of the digitalized Central Motor Registry. This initiative aims to modernize and digitize the vehicle registration process, thereby enhancing the country's safety and security infrastructure.
The police anticipate that the digital system will facilitate greater convenience and efficiency in vehicle ownership transactions by streamlining documentation and verification processes.
In June, Adejobi mentioned that the E-CMR system would simplify various vehicle-related services, including ownership transfers, license renewals, and updates to engine or chassis information.
He also noted that this system would aid in preventing the sale of stolen vehicles and bolster recovery efforts.