Police set date to begin enforcement of third-party insurance

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday set a date to begin the enforcement of third-party insurance by motorists nationwide.

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun said this when he received the leadership of the National Insurance Commission.

The NAICOM leadership, led by the Commissioner, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, also included Dr. Usman Jankara, Deputy Commissioner (Technical); Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, Deputy Commissioner (Finance and Administration); Dr. Talmiz Usman, Director (Legal, Enforcement, and Market Development); Ajibola Bankole, Director (Inspectorate); and Taiwo Babatola Adeoye, Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Insurance.

The Commissioner congratulated the IGP on his significant achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Company Limited. 

Omosehin emphasised the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws. 

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He also requested the Nigeria Police Force’s support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance, which provides substantial benefits to all road users.

In his remarks, 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. 

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. 

Egbetokun urged Nigerians to comply with these laws as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.