Sowore Highlights Concerns Over Policing Culture with Satirical “NYSC Certificate for Drivers” Remark

Human rights activist and pro-democracy advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has once again stirred national conversation, this time through gentle but pointed satire directed at Nigeria’s policing environment.

In a light-hearted yet thought-provoking post, Sowore humorously suggested that Nigerians would now be required to carry:

A tinted-glass permit,

Complete vehicle particulars, and

An NYSC certificate

before driving on public roads.

He quipped that failure to present any of these documents would see the police declare motorists “WANTED,” attributing the fictional directive to a mock character, “CP Bozo Jimoh Moshood” of the Lagos Police Command.

While clearly satirical, the message touches on a familiar public sentiment, the growing frustration around over-policing, roadside stops, and the sometimes heavy-handed enforcement culture that Nigerian motorists encounter daily.

Rather than outright attack, Sowore’s playful tone underscores a deeper reflection: ordinary citizens often feel burdened by routine police interactions, while systemic policing issues remain unresolved. His approach blends humor with a sober reminder that security institutions thrive best when trust, fairness, and professionalism guide their operations.

As the post circulates across social platforms, it adds nuance to ongoing public discussions about police-citizen relations, accountability and the urgent need for reforms that inspire confidence rather than fear.

OrionTimes Editorial Note

This statement by Sowore is satirical and not an official directive. It is a reflective commentary on citizens' concerns about law-enforcement practices in Nigeria.