I went to road safety office at Ojodu in Lagos for driver's license renewal on 22nd March,2013. I paid , went through all tests and was given my printouts and all what not. I was asked to go for capture only for them to give me appointment for 21st November, 2013!
I went away with my documents. Fast forward January 2017, I went to their office in Abuja and asked them to renew my license which I felt should have been expired by now. I was informed that the passport has not expired since I have not been captured and so it cannot be renewed and I was asked to go back to Ojodu to be captured.
Last week, 30th March, 2017 to be precise, I went back to the Ojodu office only to be told that I should bring a copy of my expired driver's license so they can process it. They said there are issues with my license and they need to show a copy of the old license as proof before I can get a renewed copy. This really irked me and I asked them 2 questions; What is the use of the Provisional DL Number? What is the use of the application ID number?
I was told that I have two options, either I apply for a fresh Driver's license (go through driving school, etc) or I unearth a copy of the old driver's license. I really feel they already have all the information they need in their data base (unless they don't have one, and they do have a data base). Can any road safety official help me out with this issue? What do you guys advise? Please find copies of my documents with all sensitive information blanked out. Send me a Pm or whatsapp message and I will send you uncensored scan copies.
Thank you

I had some issues while processing my renewal earlier this year. You can pm me so I can tell you how I sorted it.

The only issue here is that they didn't explain things clearly to u. The application form u have was processed 2013, applications processed up to early 2016 has been phased out. The processing system was changed early 2016. And since u never did d biometric capturing, it is considered u never really had a license u can renew.

Your only option is to apply for a fresh license!

pattybf:
The only issue here is that they didn't explain things clearly to u. The application form u have was processed 2013, applications processed up to early 2016 has been phased out. The processing system was changed early 2016. And since u never did d biometric capturing, it is considered u never really had a license u can renew.

Your only option is to apply for a fresh license!

the professional has spoken.

If you are in Lagos, contact pattybf to process a new DL for you @ ivoryhouse

Why you sef no do capturing Sir ?

Sorry for the silence guys, I have been on the move since last week. I really I'm not ready to apply for a fresh drivers license as it will be as useless as the one before it.
I didn't do capture because I was busy, and I have traveled a lot since 2013.

I picked up my temporary driver's license on Tuesday,24th July. I didn't have to process a new driver's license and I was not asked to pay a kobo. Kudos to the FRSC officials at FRSC office, Ojodu, Lagos State.