The Lagos State Motor Vehicle Administration Agency (MVAA) has announced a new validity period for the National Drivers’ Licence
The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Lateef Lawal, who disclosed today that the new validity period of five years for the national Drivers’ Licence, noting however that the choice is optional.
He said the decision was taken at the 134th meeting of the Federal Road Safety Commission’s Joint Tax Board in order to ease off the renewal/reissue process of the driver’s licence.
He lauded the initiative and maintained that with the new feature, applicants have the opportunity to either select the option of three or five year validity period.
Lawal affirmed that processing fees remain at N6,350 for the three-year period and N10,350 for five year option, inclusive of bank charges.
The General Manager however urged intending applicants to patronise only accredited driving schools following which an e-certificate will be issued to commence the process of obtaining a driver’s licence.
