When you look at your vehicle plate number, you’ll notice a mix of letters and numbers. But have you ever wondered what they really mean?
Let’s break it down:
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The first three letters (prefix) on your plate identify the Local Government Area (LGA) in the state where the plate was issued.
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The numbers in the middle are unique identifiers for your vehicle.
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The last two letters (suffix) are randomly assigned to ensure no two vehicles carry the same plate number.
💡 Cool fact: The letters don’t necessarily mean that your car was registered in that LGA—they just serve as a code.
SMK = Somolu local government
JJJ = Ojo local government
KJA = Ikeja local government
AAA = Lagos Island local government (Ademola Adeniji Adele)
BDG = Badagry local government
EKY = Eti-Osa local government (the council headquarters is in Ikoyi)
KRD = Ikorodu local government
EPE = Epe local government
MUS = Mushin local government
FKJ = Ifako Ijaiye local government
AKD = Ibeju Lekki local government (the council Headquarters is in Akodo)
LND = Lagos Mainland local government
KTU = Alimosho local government (Ikotun)
KSF = Kosofe local government
AGL = Ajeromi Ifelodun local government
APP = Apapa local government
FST = Amuwo Odofin local government (Festac)
GGE = Agege local government
LSR = Surulere local government
LSD = Oshodi Isolo local government
🚘 Why It Matters
Knowing these codes can help you:
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Confirm the origin of a plate number.
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Spot fake or invalid plates.
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Understand the system behind Nigeria’s vehicle identification.
