Delta State to Begin Night Vehicle Inspections, Appoints Compliance Consultant

The Delta State Government has announced that beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, the Directorate of Transport will commence vehicle inspections and road safety compliance checks for all vehicles traveling at night.

In a statement issued in Asaba, the Permanent Secretary and Director of Public Communication in the Ministry of Information, Mr. Harold Ojji, said the initiative is designed to improve safety on the roads and reduce accidents caused by poor vehicle maintenance and non-compliance with traffic laws.

To support the exercise, the government has engaged BLU HERON LTD as a compliance consultant, working in collaboration with Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs).

According to the announcement, all vehicle owners and drivers in Delta State are required to meet certain conditions before embarking on night journeys.

These include ensuring that: all lights and reflectors are functional, vehicles are roadworthy and in good working condition, drivers possess valid licenses and complete vehicle particulars, spare tyres and necessary tools are available, overloading of goods and passengers is avoided, and all road traffic regulations are strictly observed.

The statement further appealed to drivers and vehicle owners to fully cooperate with officials during the exercise, stressing that the policy was aimed at safeguarding lives and property.