Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, Minna

EID-EL-FITR FELICITATION MESSAGE FROM NIGER STATE MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (NSMVAA/VIO)

The Management and Staff of NSMVAA warmly extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Nigerlite and the general public on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.

As we mark the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, we pray that the Almighty Allah accepts all acts of worship, sacrifices, and prayers, and grants us continued peace, unity, and prosperity.

May this festive period bring renewed hope, happiness, and harmony to our communities. We also urge all road users to celebrate responsibly and prioritize safety at all times by obeying traffic rules, avoiding over-speeding, refraining from the use of mobile phones while driving, ensuring vehicles are in good condition, and always using seat belts.

Eid Mubarak!

Signed:
NSMVAA Management

HAPPY NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NSMVAA

On behalf of the Management and Staff of the Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA), I extend my warmest New Year greetings to the good people of Niger State.

As we step into the New Year, I sincerely appreciate your cooperation and support throughout the past year. Your commitment to road safety, compliance with vehicle documentation, and lawful conduct has greatly contributed to safer roads across our state.

In the coming year, NSMVAA remains fully committed to improving service delivery, strengthening vehicle administration processes, and ensuring enhanced safety on our roads. I urge all motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and properly registered at all times.

May the New Year bring you good health, peace, prosperity, and success in all your endeavours.

Thank you, and Happy New Year.

Signed:
Executive Director
Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA)

🎄 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND FESTIVE VEHICLE SAFETY ADVISORY FROM NSMVAA 🎄

The Management and Staff of NSMVAA warmly extend our heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Nigerlite. We wish you a peaceful, joyful, and prosperous festive season.

As we celebrate this period of increased movement and activities, we kindly advise all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, properly registered, and compliant with traffic regulations. This is to prevent accidents, protect lives, and ensure a safe festive season for everyone.

Please observe traffic rules, avoid over-speeding, and carry out routine vehicle checks before and during use. Together, we can make this festive season safe and enjoyable.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Signed:
NSMVAA Media Team

NSMVAA COMMENCED SERIES OF TARGETED NIGHT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS ACROSS MINNA CITY.

The Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA) has last night commenced a series of targeted night enforcement operations across the city. The initiative, which began this week, aims to crack down on vehicles and tricycles operating with only one functional headlight or with faulty lighting systems.

According to a statement from the Agency’s Executive Director, Engr. Dr. M.D. Bako, FNSE, the operation is a dual-pronged approach combining strict enforcement with public sensitization. While offending drivers are being apprehended and fined, officers are also taking the time to educate motorists on the significant dangers posed by faulty lights.

"Driving at night with a single or dim headlight drastically reduces visibility for both the driver and oncoming traffic," the statement read. "This creates a high-risk scenario for head-on collisions, side-swipes, and accidents involving pedestrians who become virtually invisible until it is too late."

The NSMVAA emphasized that a vehicle with one headlight can be mistakenly perceived by other drivers as a motorcycle from a distance, leading to miscalculations in passing and spacing. Faulty tail lights and brake lights also contribute to rear-end collisions.

The Agency has urged all motorists to perform routine checks on their vehicles' lighting systems, including headlights, tail lights, brake lights, and indicators, before embarking on night journeys. They have warned that the enforcement drive will be sustained to ensure compliance and improve overall road safety.

Signed
NSMVAA/VIO
Media Team

OFFICERS OF NSMVAA EMBARK ON ENDURANCE TREK AROUND MINNA TO CELEBRATE WORKERS’ DAY

In commemoration of Workers’ Day, officers of the Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA) undertook an endurance trek around Minna metropolis on May 3, 2025. The exercise was led by the agency’s Executive Director, Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako, FNSE, demonstrating commitment to fitness, teamwork, and the spirit of the labor force.

The trek, which covered key routes in the city, aimed to promote health awareness, unity, and dedication among staff members. Participants expressed enthusiasm, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in a healthy work-life balance.

The Executive Director praised the officers for their dedication and reiterated the agency’s commitment to staff welfare and productivity. The event concluded with a call for continuous diligence in service delivery to the people of Niger State.

Signed
NSMVAA
Media Team

RAMADAN MUBARAQ

NSMVAA OFFICERS CELEBRATED AT PASSING OUT PARADE CEREMONY IN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

The Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation (MITI) on 25th February, 2025 hosted a prestigious Passing Out Parade (POP) ceremony for officers of the Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA). The event was graced by the presence of the Commissioner of Transport, Haj. Hadiza Idris Kuta, the Executive Director of NSMVAA, Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako, FNSE and the Provost of MITI, Engr. Dr. Liman Yarima who collectively honored the officers for their successful completion of a rigorous training program.

The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the professional development of the NSMVAA officers, who underwent comprehensive training to enhance their skills in vehicle administration, road safety enforcement, and regulatory compliance. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts of NSMVAA and MITI in building a competent workforce to address the challenges of transportation management in Niger State.

In her address, the Commissioner of Transport commended the officers for their dedication and emphasized the critical role they will play in ensuring safer roads and efficient vehicle administration.

The ED of NSMVAA, in his remarks, praised the officers for their resilience and commitment to excellence. He reiterated the agency’s mission to create a safer and more efficient transportation system, urging the officers to apply their training to real-world challenges.

The POP ceremony featured a formal inspection of the parade and the presentation of certificates to the graduating officers. Families, colleagues, and stakeholders from the transportation sector and other sister agencies were in attendance to celebrate the achievements of the officers.

This event underscores the commitment of NSMVAA, MITI, and the Niger State government to capacity building and the development of a robust transportation system. The graduating officers are expected to play a pivotal role in advancing road safety and vehicle administration across the state.

Signed
NSMVAA/VIO
Media Team

NSMVAA/VIO EMBARKS ON ENFORCEMENT OPERATION ON ROAD WORTHINESS

The agency has embarked on an enforcement operation on road worthiness of vehicles that ply the highway. This initiative aims to ensure that all vehicles on the road meet the required safety and operational standards to reduce accidents, improve road safety, and enforce compliance with traffic regulations.

The operation which was led by the Executive Director of the Agency, Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako, FNSE, focuses on key aspects like vehicle inspection of brakes, lights, tires and emission. It also focused on educating vehicle owners on the importance of regular maintenance and adherence to roadworthiness standards.

This enforcement operation underscores the government's commitment to improving road safety and ensuring compliance with vehicle regulations.

Signed
NSMVAA/VIO
Media Team

THE NEWLY APPOINTED STATE CORDINATOR OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NESREA) PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO NSMVAA

The newly appointed State Coordinator of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Mr. Egigogo M. Aliyu, recently paid a courtesy visit to Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA), emphasizing the need for increased collaboration between the two agencies.

During the meeting, Mr. Aliyu highlighted various initiatives and programs aimed at reducing emissions from vehicles, a key environmental challenge facing the country. The Coordinator expressed interest in working closely with NSMVAA to promote cleaner, more sustainable transportation practices, with a focus on improving vehicle emission standards and encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly technologies.

The Executive Director, NSMVAA, Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako, FNSE while expressing delight over the visit pointed out that toxic emission from vehicles affect human health and depletes the ozone layer, hence standard emission from vehicles has to be within limit so that human health and the environment will be protected and safeguarded. He also states that vehicle inspection and issuance of road worthiness certificate is the residual powers of NSMVAA.

Both agencies acknowledged the importance of mutual cooperation to achieve their shared objectives of a cleaner environment and sustainable urban development. The NESREA team expressed confidence that the collaboration would enhance efforts in regulating emissions and ensuring that vehicles on the road meet the necessary environmental standards.

The meeting marked the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at advancing environmental protection initiatives and improving public health through reduced vehicle emissions.

Signed
NSMVAA/VIO
Media Team

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NSMVAA PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO MINNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MITI)

In a significant gesture of goodwill and partnership, the Executive Director of the Niger State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (NSMVAA), Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako, FNSE, paid a courtesy visit to Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation (MITI) yesterday. The visit was aimed at congratulating the newly appointed Provost of MITI, Engr. Dr. M. L. Yerima, FNSE, and reinforcing the ongoing collaboration between the two esteemed organizations.

The meeting highlighted both organizations' commitment to fostering innovation, personel training, and educational excellence in the state. During his courtesy visit, Engr. Dr. Bako also discussed plans for special recognition by the National Body, positioning MITI as a training center for other states in the near future.

The visit concluded with a tour of AVIO drilling ground, where Dr. Bako addressed officers undergoing training and appreciate the instructors for their unwavering commitment to the training.

The Executive Director – NSMVAA, Engr. Dr. M. D. Bako accompanied the Honorable Commissioner for Transport, Haj. Hadiza Idris Kuta along with other agencies visited the petrol tank explosion site at Dikko Junction, Niger State which occurred on Saturday 18th January, 2025, to inspect and assess the degree of loss of life and damage to properties worth millions of naira.

The Hon. Commissioner stressed the need to observe safety precautions when transporting inflammable materials and urged truck drivers to observe road traffic rules and regulation and proper vehicle inspection before plying the high way. She further condoles with the family of the victims and the community where this unfortunate incidence occurred.

Meanwhile, a comprehensive technical inspection report on the cause of accident and suggested recommendations will be submitted by the Executive Director of NSMVAA/VIO through the Ministry for implementation to avert future occurrences. Measures are being put in place immediately as directed by his Excellency Farmer Umar Mohammed Bago.