Transportation and vehicular maintenance regulation in Nigeria: The way forward.

Abstract

Mandatory periodic vehicular inspection and maintenance regulations is a law established in all countries of the world which enables saving of energy in the use of parts and for the vehicles itself when it moves thereby providing efficient transportation of goods and services. This same concept saves the environment from excessive emission of carbon monoxide and other harmful gases. All aforementioned collectively aid the safety of lives and properties of the citizens of a country as they move from one destination to another. The situation in Nigeria is experienced by poor vehicle maintenance regulations and absence of vehicle emission standards, and this has been pathetic with continued loss of lives without any any meaningful strategy being put in place by the government to curb the menace. This paper looked at the concept of vehicle maintenance regulations and its ineffectiveness in Nigeria, and then suggests ways to combat the peril situation.