The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority (LSNPPA) has concluded plans to introduce special number plates designed to identify and recognise People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) across the state.
This was announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday.
The event marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Osiyemi stated that the initiative aligned with the inclusive agenda of the Sanwo-Olu administration under the THEMES Plus policy framework, which prioritises social inclusion and equity.
Highlighting the achievements of the LSNPPA from May 2024 to March 2025, the commissioner revealed that the authority produced a total of 218,400 standard number plates for private and commercial vehicles during the period.
He described the LSNPPA as the manufacturing arm of the Lagos State Government, responsible for the production of all vehicle number plates in the state.
Over the past two decades, the agency has expanded its operations to include the production of aluminum-based road furniture, supporting the state’s infrastructure and aesthetics development goals.
Osiyemi added that the authority also produced 716 customized fancy motor vehicle plates and 347 fancy motorcycle plates based on requests from vehicle owners.
It manufactured 224 out-of-series number plates to meet special numbering needs.
Additionally, the LSNPPA issued 11,152 standard number plate replacements, 212 motorcycle plate replacements, and 63 fancy number plate replacements to maintain accurate vehicle identification.
The agency further produced 428 official number plates, 1,510 dealer plates, and 4,000 articulated vehicle plates during the reporting period.
He noted that the LSNPPA is currently working in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps on initiatives aimed at producing eco-friendly number plates in support of the state’s Go Green campaign.
Addressing public concerns about fading number plates, the commissioner explained that the state uses high-quality materials for production.
He warned that some car cleaning products are highly corrosive and can accelerate the deterioration of number plates.
‘We should also understand that, just like humans have a lifespan, number plates do too. They should be replaced when the need arises’, Osiyemi said.
