… As Imo CP Danjuma plays host to key stakeholders
By Iheanyi EnweremÂ
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma has announced February,1,2025, as the official enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance in the State, this is in a bid to ensure the safety of car owners in the State.
He disclosed this during a crucial meeting with key stakeholders on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, at the Command’s headquarters in Owerri.
The meeting centered on sensitizing stakeholders and raising public awareness about the importance of securing vehicle insurance, as mandated by Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third-Party Insurance) Act. This enforcement initiative is set to take effect on 1st February 2025.
Representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State Transport Corporation, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) were present at the meeting during which the Commissioner of Police inaugurated an enforcement team, led by CSP Isa Kolo, to ensure compliance across the state.
CP Aboki Danjuma emphasized that vehicles without valid third-party insurance will be impounded until compliance is ensured. He urged stakeholders to educate their members on the importance of adhering to the law to enhance road safety.
Hon. Samuel Udeh, Chairman of the NURTW, pledged the Union’s cooperation, assuring that its members would update their insurance documents promptly. Mr. Collins Osuji, representing the NUJ Chairman, also assured journalists’ support in creating public awareness about the initiative.
The Imo State Police Command calls on all motorists to comply with the third-party insurance requirement and support efforts to improve safety on the roads.
