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The rising cases of vehicle theft, road accidents, and disputes between fleet owners and their drivers have exposed a serious gap in Nigeria\u2019s transport and car\u2011hire industry: the absence of mandatory comprehensive vehicle insurance, tracking systems, and basic risk\u2011management practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gap is not only bad for business, but it is also placing an unfair and devastating burden on low\u2011income employees who are being forced to bear financial and legal consequences that should never fall on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A System That Punishes the Wrong People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Across the country, drivers employed by fleet managers, logistics companies, and car\u2011hire operators are routinely arrested, detained, or pressured into crippling debt whenever a vehicle is stolen or involved in an accident. Many of these workers earn between \u20a63,000 and \u20a67,000 per day; barely enough to support their families, yet they are expected to replace vehicles worth millions of naira when incidents occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This practice is not only unethical; it is economically irrational. No responsible transport business anywhere in the world operates without comprehensive insurance, GPS tracking, and dash cameras. These tools exist to protect businesses from loss and to prevent the criminalization of innocent employees who are simply doing their jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Case of Elijah: A Disturbing Example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ordeal of Elijah, a driver employed by a fleet manager in Delta State, highlights the severity of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 14 February 2026, Elijah parked the company\u2019s Toyota Hilux in front of a plaza around the Jakpa area to quickly buy an item. Within minutes, the vehicle had been stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of activating a tracker (none was installed) or filing an insurance claim (none existed), the employer had Elijah arrested.Elijah spent over five days in police custody, surviving on food brought by family members, food that often never reached him because it was seized by cellmates.After appeals to senior police officials, he was released, but the employer continues to threaten the driver, demanding that he \u201creplace the vehicle\u201d or pay millions of naira in \u201csettlement\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the employer has made no meaningful effort to track the stolen vehicle, investigate the theft, or collaborate with authorities to recover it. This is not an isolated case. It reflects a pattern of exploitation and negligence across the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Comprehensive Insurance and Tracking Must Be Mandatory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport and car\u2011hire businesses face predictable risks: theft, accidents, vandalism, and road incidents. These risks are inherent to the business model, not caused by employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why responsible operators globally rely on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive vehicle insurance to cover theft, accidents, and damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPS trackers to monitor vehicle movement and aid recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dash cams to provide evidence in case of disputes or false accusations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk\u2011assessment protocols to identify vulnerabilities and plan responses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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