Directorate of Road Traffic Services - FCT VIO. Abuja

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
15TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF
THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (NOUN), ABUJA.
Saturday 18th April, 2026

The FCT motoring public is informed of the convocation ceremony of the National Open university of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja on Saturday 18th April, 2026.

As such, a high volume of traffic is expected along the Jabi-Airport Road, Ring Road 2, as a result of increased activities on the route.

Alternative Route:
Motorists are advised to use the Hebert Macaulay way to link Jabi, Utako, Berger and so on to completely avoid expected gridlock.

Motorists from Galadimawa and along the airport road should utilise the airport road to connect other locations and avoid Jabi-Airport road if possible.

Traffic control and security personnel will be deployed accordingly to ease movement.

- Head Traffic, DRTS

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Traffic Guide for Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Near ICC, Abuja

The attention of the motoring public in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly those who intend to ply Herbert Macaulay Way near the International Conference Centre (ICC), Area 11, Garki, Abuja, is hereby drawn to a temporal traffic diversion scheduled to take place during the Night of Tributes in honour of Distinguished Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi of blessed memory.

In view of the above, the right-hand side (RHS) of Herbert Macaulay Way from Tafawa Balewa Way leading towards the ICC will be temporarily closed to general traffic. Access to the International Conference Centre from Tafawa Balewa Way will be restricted to invited guests.

However, the left-hand side (LHS) of the road will remain open to other motorists, allowing movement in and out of Moshood Abiola Way.

Invited guests are kindly advised to approach the venue through Tafawa Balewa Way, as deployment of traffic and security personnel will commence from 13:00 hours.

The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) regrets any inconvenience this temporal arrangement may cause and urges all road users to cooperate with traffic officials and adhere strictly to the diversion directive, please.

Signed
Head Traffic, DRTS

The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services extends warm Easter felicitations to all residents and road users of the Federal Capital Territory.

As you mark this season with family and loved ones, we urge all motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations, exercise patience on our roads, and prioritize safety at all times.

A joyful Easter is one where every journey ends safely.

FCT DIRECTORATE OF ROAD TRAFFIC SERVICES ANNOUNCES FULL TRANSITION TO DIGITAL SELF-SERVICE PORTAL FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), wishes to inform the general public that effective from 1st April, 2026, all Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) service requests will be processed exclusively through its Self-Service Digital Portal.
This development follows earlier notices on the introduction of new value-added digital services and represents a major milestone in the Directorate’s strategic transformation towards a fully automated and paperless service delivery system.
The official portal for accessing these services is:https://selfservice.fctevreg.com/

• SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Members of the public are hereby informed that the following services will now be accessed only via the digital platform:

i. Application for Fresh Driver’s Licence, including issuance of Learner’s Permit
ii. Booking of appointments for driver theoretical and practical (road) tests
iii. Application for International Driver’s Permit (IDP)
iv. Premium Services for instant issuance of Driver Certification Cards and Riders’ Certification Cards
v. Change of ownership for Non-FCT registered vehicles (e.g., Lagos registration numbers)
vi. Deregistration of both FCT and Non-FCT registered vehicles
vii. Global flagging of stolen vehicles
viii. Vehicle information correction (name rearrangement, phone number, and address)
ix. Correction of chassis numbers
x. Full change of vehicle ownership information within three (3) months of registration
xi. Full change of chassis number and vehicle type for newly registered vehicles (within three (3) months of registration)
xii. Watch-listing of vehicles in cases of conflicting chassis numbers
xiii. Renewal of vehicle documents issued by other States of the Federation

• DISCONTINUATION OF PAPER-BASED APPLICATIONS
In line with this transition, the Directorate will no longer accept or process paper-based applications for the above-listed services from the effective date.


• BENEFITS OF THE DIGITAL PLATFORM
The introduction of the Self-Service Portal is designed to:
i. Improve efficiency and reduce processing time
ii. Minimize physical visits to DRTS offices
iii. Enhance transparency and accountability
iv. Ensure secure and reliable data management
v. Provide 24/7 access to services
vi. Align with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business and digital governance policies

• CALL TO ACTION
Members of the public are encouraged to embrace this innovation by utilizing the digital platform for all applicable services. Support and guidance will be made available where necessary to ensure a smooth transition.

• COMMITMENT TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services reaffirms its commitment to delivering efficient, transparent, secure, and citizen-focused services, while leveraging technology to build a modern and responsive Motor Vehicle Administration system in the Federal Capital Territory.

Signed:
Director
Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS)
Federal Capital Territory Administration

For further enquiries, please contact:
02093606046
08131050515
08123473503

PUBLIC NOTICE: TOYOTA TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL CAMPAIGN

The general public is hereby informed of the commencement of the Toyota Takata Airbag Recall Campaign, taking off from 25lh March 2026.

This campaign, sponsored by Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan, in collaboration with CFAO Mobility, is aimed at replacing defective airbags in certain Toyota vehicles manufactured from 2005 to date. The replacement will be carried out at no cost to affected vehicle owners.

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), in partnership with CFAO Mobility, will conduct the free replacement exercise. Affected vehicle owners are notified via SMS and are advised to visit any of the following Toyota Service Centres:

i. Dealer name: CFAO Mobility Abuja
Address: Wuse Zone 5, 28 Ndola Cres, opp. Grand Ibro Hotel, Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

ii. Dealer name: Mujaf Automobile Abuja
Address: No. 4 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja, Nigeria.

iii. Dealer name: Luftreiber Automobile Service Abuja
Address: Plot 125, Ahmadu Bello Way, Jahi, opposite AA Rano filling station, Abuja.

iv. Dealer name: Ryno Autos Abuja.
Address: Plot 255, Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts of the Directorate to strengthen vehicle roadworthiness and enhance the safety of lives and property on roads within the Federal Capital Territory.

Signed
Abdulgafar Afolabi
Assistant Director, Business Development
DRTS
24th March, 2026

Eid Mubarak 🌙✨

As we mark the end of Ramadan, we celebrate the values of discipline, sacrifice, and compassion that unite us all.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, prosperity, and continued progress from all of us at the Directorate.

PSA
For questions, suggestions or comments, contact DRTS on:
02093606046
08123473503
08131050515

Also, the Directorate has only one official page: Directorate of Road Traffic Services - FCT VIO. Abuja

Do not entertain fraudulent people or pages claiming to represent the Directorate.

Happy Lenten season from all of us at the Directorate.

Credit: DRTS Call Centre

For complaints, suggestions or inquiries, contact DRTS Call Centre on: 02093606046

24/7: 08123473503 or 08131050515

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at the Directorate.

Credit: DRTS Call Centre

For complaints, suggestions or inquiries, contact DRTS Call Centre on: 02093606046

24/7: 08123473503 or 08131050515

Happy new year from all of us at the Directorate.