How to get a presidency plate number in Nigeria

A vehicle registration plate, also known as a number plate while some people also refer to as license plate or licence plate, is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. All countries require registration plates for road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

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There are several plate numbers on different cars on Nigerian roads. It can be challenging to understand why your car plate number differs from the other person’s. However, different car plate numbers indicate the different classes of their owners. One of the most common ways most people can spot the differences in plate numbers is their varying colour, background, design, and lettering. Still, there’s more.

History of plate number in Nigeria

The number plate currently used in Nigeria was introduced in 1992 and revised in 2011. Nigeria, Liberia, and Somalia are the only three African countries that use the North American standard 6 × 12 inches (152 × 300 mm), with Egypt using an approximately similar size of 170 x 350 mm.

Who can use the presidency plate number in Nigeria?

Certain elected public officials in Nigeria are eligible for personalized number plates based on their position, but these plates must be removed and returned when their term ends. The presidency number plates are specifically designated for public officeholders such as the president, governors, lawmakers, and some other officeholders.