Screenshot
The Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure, today led the Director of Vehicle Inspection, Engr. Vincent Ehiwario alongside staff of the Directorate of Transport and personnel of SoftAlliance Limited, to the headquarters of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) in Warri for a capacity-building training programme for Motor Licensing Officers (MLOs).
The training, organised by Soft Alliance Limited, is designed to equip Motor Licensing and Vehicle Inspection Officers across the state with practical knowledge on the deployment and use of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, including its integration with enforcement mechanisms and payment platforms.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner described the initiative as a key component of the Delta State Government’s broader transport administration reforms aimed at improving road safety, strengthening compliance, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery. He emphasised that the ANPR system is not merely an enforcement tool, but a data-driven solution designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in traffic regulation.
Mr. Agofure noted that the success of the ANPR initiative largely depends on the competence of frontline officers, particularly Motor Licensing and Vehicle Inspection Officers, who interact directly with motorists. He stressed that the objective of the programme is not punishment, but increased awareness, compliance, and the creation of a safer transport environment for all road users in Delta State.
The Commissioner encouraged participants to actively engage during the training, ask questions, and take full advantage of the opportunity, adding that officers are expected to emerge as ambassadors of the ANPR system and partners in public sensitisation, especially during vehicle documentation and renewal processes. He concluded by thanking the consultants and stakeholders for their support and formally declared the training session open.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Professor Frank Nwaogu, described the Plate Detect initiative as a welcome development. He stated that the system would boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) while promoting transparency and accountability in operations.
During the training, Miss. Agatha Omotucnmlen, a resource person from SoftAlliance Limited, trained Motor Licensing Officers (MIO) from all local government areas in Delta State on the operation of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system and its numerous benefits.
Other dignitaries present at the event included Mr. Olulaha Toyin, Roadworthiness Consultant, other technical consultants, and Mr. Ibukun Bamidele of Soft Alliance Limited.
