A rather humorous run in I had with the traffic police near Enugu regarding having a RHD vehicle in Nigeria:
Cop: It is illegal to have a right hand drive vehicle in Nigeria!
Me: Since when?
Cop: 1972
Me: So why did they allow me to enter the country?
Cop: The Douane do not do their job properly this is why!
Me: So there are a lot of people breaking the law in Nigeria because I have seen alot of RHD vehicles here!
Cop: And WE WILL catch them ALL eventually!
As long as you have a CDP, and you are transiting the country, I understand it is ok to bring a RHD into the country. However, importing one is banned. That is my understanding, and is much the same throughout most countries in West Africa.
The traffic police are going to give you a hard time but remain confident. don't be intimidated and keep a good sense of humour and all will be ok - the traffic cops are actually quite a good laugh once they know you won't be taken for a ride.
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