The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled the Electronic Central Motor Registry a new digital platform aimed at revolutionizing the way vehicle information is managed and verified across the country.
The system is expected to enhance road safety and improve the efficiency of law enforcement efforts.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the development in a series of social media posts on Thursday, describing the innovation as a key step toward “e-policing” under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun.
“The Electronic Central Motor Registry system will make our roads safer and policing smoother,” Adejobi stated.
He emphasized that the E-CMR allows vehicle owners to register their vehicles online, providing quick responses during emergencies.
One of the major features of the new system is its ability to immediately flag stolen vehicles. “If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile,” Adejobi explained. “The system will then alert all field officers nationwide within seconds, enhancing the chances of recovery.”
The E-CMR also aims to reduce the paperwork burden on both vehicle owners and law enforcement officers. “No more stopping to check papers,” Adejobi highlighted. “Our officers are equipped with cutting-edge technology to verify documents in real time.
With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally—quick, easy, and secure.”
The initiative aligns with the Inspector-General’s directive to enforce the digitalized motor registry, which was first reported in July 2024.
The move, according to police authorities, is designed to modernize the vehicle registration process, making it more efficient and secure.
“The E-CMR system will simplify vehicle-related services such as ownership transfers, license renewals, and updates to engine or chassis details,” Adejobi said, adding that it would also help prevent the sale of stolen vehicles and improve recovery efforts.
The NPF anticipates that this digital transformation will provide greater convenience to vehicle owners, while also enhancing the nation’s safety and security framework.
