Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has reacted to the new policy by the federal Government where all vehicles are expected to obtain a Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC).
The Ministry of Transportation, through its Permanent
Secretary, Engr AbdulHafiz Toriola, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa,
Lagos, whilst unveiling the new policy said the certificate which will come into
force in Lagos state in July and that it would be part of requirements to be
renewed annually.
Prior to this new policy, Nigerians only obtain Proof of
Ownership when they purchase a used vehicle or change the engine of your
vehicle.
Speaking about the new policy, Toriola explained that the
POC policy would affect all classes of vehicles from motorcycle, to tricycle,
to mini vehicles, saloon cars, all classes of trucks, articulated vehicles and
such likes that coveys people or products from one point to the other.
Toriola said the certificates will contain vital
information, including the vehicle’s registration details, such as, licence
number plate, model, year of manufacture in addition to owner’s name and
address.
According to him, all States of the Federation are expected
to begin the implementation of the new policy, and each vehicle owner is
expected to pay a minimum of N1,000 to procure the document.
Reacting to the development, the controversial actor, Uche
Maduagwu via the comment section of a Instagram blog noted that the
presidential candidate of Labour Party (Peter Obi) in the 2023 general
elections will never impose such a fee upon the people.
