By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
THE Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) registration within the next 14 days, starting from July 29, 2024.
The essence of this round of another stress for motorists in the country is supposedly meant to rejuvenate and digitize the motor vehicle registration system to significantly bolster the nation’s safety and security framework.
This, according to Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, is part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, to enhance the security of lives and property.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun
“The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
“The transition to a digitalized system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions.
“Following the directives of the IGP, services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body would become seamless as the e-CMR system would ensure the validation of vehicle genuineness and ownership, enhancing the ability to track and recover stolen vehicles effectively, and preventing the purchase of stolen vehicles by innocent buyers.
“Prior to the enforcement itself, the IGP has ordered full publicity of the e-CMR and its enforcement to all members of the public intimating them of the requirements, processes, and the enforcement procedures.
“Members of the public are urged to obtain the digitized CMR certificate online at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng,” he enjoined.
Adejobi further noted that “The Nigeria Police Force, while seeking the understanding and support of all well-meaning Nigerians and residents on this initiative, remains committed to leveraging technology and strategic approaches to enhance public safety and national security.
“The enforcement of the e-CMR is necessary to ensure a safer and secure environment for vehicle ownership and decimate the trend of vehicle theft by greatly reducing the possibility of selling stolen vehicles in the country.
“We, therefore, urge all vehicle owners and users to embrace and key into this initiative promptly for optimum safety and security.”
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