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We have over 2,000 unclaimed driver’s licenses in Cross River – FRSC

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5 years ago

July 5, 2021

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Cross River Command, says 2,544 Driver’s licenses, issued since last year, are ready for collection.

The Sector Commander, Mr. Ocheja Ameh, disclosed this in Calabar while briefing Journalists during the “Operation Show Your License” exercise, which began on Monday across the State.

He said that the exercise was designed to awaken the consciousness of the motoring public on the penalty for driving without a valid license.

“As of today, we have 2,544 driver’s licenses uncollected in the state.

“I advise those who do not have, and are currently driving, to visit the nearest national driver’s license center to process a valid driver’s license.

“For those that have been captured, they are advised to visit the driver’s license centers and collect theirs,” he said.

According to him, the possession of a valid driver’s license by motorists remains a major requirement for driving.

Ameh added that driving without a driver’s license “constitutes grave traffic infraction.”

“That is the essence of this exercise.”

The 5-Day exercise ends on Friday.

Meanwhile, some motorists have blamed officials of the State Revenue Office for the delay in obtaining their driver’s licenses.

Mr. Isaac Umoh said that he applied for the license in 2017 and; “this is 2021, yet I have not been captured.”

Mrs. Susan Odi, a motorist also shares a similar experience.

“I applied at the state’s revenue office in 2017 and paid everything, and my temporary license is being renewed every six months without capturing. It is just too embarrassing,” Odi said.