About the Conference
The Africa Motor Vehicle Administration Conference 2027 is a continental platform for dialogue, collaboration and action on effective motor vehicle administration. The conference brings together policymakers, regulators, road safety experts and stakeholders to promote harmonized systems, stronger security, safer roads and economic integration across Africa.
Effective motor vehicle administration forms the backbone of civil registration, national internal security, and trans-continental commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Without integrated registries, vehicle-enabled crimes such as cross-border vehicle theft, smuggling, and terrorism flourish unchecked across porous national borders.
Our Objectives
The eight strategic policy objectives adopted for AMVAC 2027. Full text presented without omission.
Continental Harmonization
To establish a unified legal and regulatory framework for vehicle inspection, registration, licensing and number plate administration across Africa.
Security Integration
To integrate motor vehicle data into Africa’s security system to combat cross-border vehicle theft, smuggling, kidnapping and terrorism.
Digital Transformation
To promote automation, centralized digital databases and biometric systems for transparency and traceability continent-wide.
Capacity Building
To train and retrain Motor Vehicle Administrators, VIOs and Road Safety Officers in modern techniques and global best practices.
Safer African Roads
To rid African roads of unroadworthy vehicles and reduce the over 300,000 annual road deaths in Africa.
* Citation Note: Mortality statistic pending client citation review (D-10).Public Enlightenment
To reorient public perception of Motor Vehicle Administration as a life-saving service, not punishment.
Inter-Agency & Cross-Border Collaboration
To foster partnership among transport agencies, Police, Customs, FRSC, Immigration and Interpol across AU states.
Economic Development
To unlock revenue, create jobs, and promote establishment of number plate, driver license and vehicle assembly plants across Africa.
Organizing Institutions
Convened through bilateral non-governmental and regulatory partnership between Nigeria and The Gambia.
Accident Prevention and Rescue Initiative (APRI)
A premier non-governmental organisation in Nigeria dedicated to motor vehicle safety advocacy, regulatory reform, emergency rescue coordination, and continental motor vehicle administration consulting.
Road Safety Driver Standard Association of The Gambia
The registered national professional association spearheading driver standards, commercial vehicle inspection enlightenment, and transport sector compliance in The Gambia.
Conference Leadership
Approved conveners and host delegates spearheading the 2027 continental summit.