The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing relevant agencies to clamp down on the use of covered number plates and unregistered vehicles across the state.
The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Uwem Imoh-Ita, the member representing Mkpat Enin Constituency.
In its resolution, the assembly instructed the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to strictly enforce the ban on covered number plates and vehicles operating without registration. The Ministry of Works and Fire Service was also mandated to engage construction companies to ensure full compliance with vehicle identification requirements. The Federal Road Safety Corps in the state was similarly urged to intensify surveillance in the interest of public safety.
Presenting the motion, Imoh-Ita highlighted a rising trend among residents who operate vehicles with obscured number plates or without any form of registration. He noted that many construction companies were particularly guilty of using unregistered heavy-duty trucks on public roads.
“It has been noticed that many vehicles belonging to construction companies that operate in the state are guilty of this. Their vehicles, especially heavy-duty trucks, ply the roads without registration or identification numbers, this is not allowed,” he said.
He stressed that such vehicles pose a serious danger to the public, as they cannot be traced in the event of accidents or criminal activities.
