13/06/2026
OYRTMA HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS' MEETING WITH MOTOR DEALERS ON ENFORCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 002, 2026
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) on Thursday held a stakeholders' meeting with motor dealers' associations across Oyo State on the enforcement of Executive Order 002, 2026 of the Executive Governor of Oyo State.
The meeting focused on security concerns arising from the movement of unregistered vehicles on public roads and the need for strict compliance with government regulations. The Chairman emphasized that no vehicle is allowed to ply public roads without a valid registration number and that dealer number plates must be properly backed by valid documents.
The meeting was attended by leaders and members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Motor Dealers Association of Nigeria (MODAN), zonal and unit chairmen, as well as Hon. Olusola Owolabi of the Oyo State House of Assembly.
Speaking at the meeting, the AMDON Chairman, Asiwaju Kolawole Olurinde, appreciated OYRTMA for organizing the sensitization programme. He explained that all genuine members possess identification cards and dealer numbers, urging enforcement officers to recognize duly identified members while ensuring that non-members operating illegally are arrested.
Also speaking, the MODAN Zonal Chairman, New Garage, Mr. Adebayo Ajani, described the meeting as timely and important for security purposes. He noted that MODAN members operate with dealer numbers issued by the Oyo State Government and renewed annually. He stressed that any dealer without valid renewal, identification card, driver's licence, or supporting registration documents should be sanctioned according to the law. He further stated that MODAN does not use stickers as number plates and advised members not to move dealer vehicles at night or drive against traffic.
Other zonal chairmen, including representatives from Oke-Ado, also presented their identification cards and registration documents, reaffirming their commitment to compliance.
Hon. Olusola Owolabi urged members to support government policies, stating that laws are made for the safety, security, and welfare of the people.
During the question-and-answer session, members sought clarification on enforcement procedures, dealer plate usage, identification cards, penalties for violators, transfer of ownership, and convoy movement of dealer vehicles.
Responding, the OYRTMA Chairman reiterated that every motor dealer must possess a valid identification card and every vehicle on the road must have a recognized registration number. He stressed that stickers will no longer be accepted as substitutes for registration numbers.
On penalties for offenders, he explained that any vehicle arrested for violating the order must first be properly registered before court proceedings and payment of fines, while applicable demurrage charges may also apply.
The Chairman also clarified that vehicles sold to customers must be accompanied by valid transfer-of-ownership documents, while convoy movement of dealer vehicles may be permitted provided all necessary documents are available for inspection.
A member also requested that some motor dealers be considered as volunteer marshals to support OYRTMA operations. In response, the Chairman directed the association leadership to nominate selected members for consideration, screening, and possible inauguration as volunteer marshals with proper identification and uniforms.
The meeting ended with a unanimous resolution that no vehicle should move on public roads without proper registration and no motor dealer should operate without the necessary identification cards and supporting documents.
Signed
OYRTMA Media Unit
