The Rivers State Ministry of Transport has extended the deadline for the painting of all commercial vehicles and tricycles (Keke) operating in the state in the approved Rivers State colours of light blue and white.
A Press Release signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Vera Ndidi Sam-Dike, said the extension follows numerous appeals and pleas from transport operators across the state.
Under the new directive, the deadline earlier set for compliance has been extended to December 31, 2026.
The ministry urged all commercial transport owners, operators and drivers, including tricycle (Keke) operators, to take advantage of the extension and ensure that their vehicles are properly painted in the approved Rivers State colours within the stipulated period.
The ministry warned that enforcement measures will commence in the first week of January 2027.
It also reminded commercial vehicle operators whose vehicles have not been painted in the approved Rivers State colours to report to the ministry and comply with directives concerning the enumeration of commercial vehicles.
The deadline for the enumeration exercise is the second week of October 2026, after which enforcement measures will also commence.
The ministry urged all affected transport operators to comply with the directives within the specified timelines to avoid enforcement action.
