The Plateau Government on Thursday unveiled its first Computerised Vehicle Inspection Service centre.
The Plateau State Computerised Vehicle Inspection Service (PLASCVIS) centre launched by Gov Simon Lalong in Jos, is a Public Private Partnership(PPP) with Temple SYC Inspection Limited, Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, said that the centre was established to ensure vehicles using Plateau roads, comply with international standards to prevent road crashes.
He said the centre would help the state government in its effort to digitalise the inspection of vehicles.
“It will indicate the state of your vehicles in the following areas: emission system, the beam (lighting, focus and aim), braking system, suspension system, body, tyres and more,” he said.
He said that vehicle safety is a key component to total safety on the roads, and urged vehicle owners to cooperate with the state government in maintaining their vehicles to reduce road crashes.
He urged the people of Plateau, stakeholders and partners in the road transportation business, to patronise the centre to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient transport system.
Abubakar said that the state government would also establish nine more centres across its local governments before the end of 2022.
Speaking at the event, Lalong said that the centre will improve the quality of motor vehicles, which would preserve lives and enhance safer roads for sustainable development.
He said that the centre would use Information Communication Technology(ICT) in diagnosing faults in vehicles, as the physical examination may likely not give the appropriate result.
