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The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has been selected to participate in a three-year funding initiative supported by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), entitled “Empowering Law Enforcement in Sub-Saharan Africa – Aligning National Laws with UN Standards on Helmet Use and Speed Limits.” The project targets five participating countries – Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Zambia.
According to the invitation letter, the initiative seeks to enhance road safety interventions, reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities, and improve transportation systems through strategic collaboration and international support. The letter described Sierra Leone’s inclusion as a major step forward in advancing the country’s road safety agenda and deepening efforts toward safer and more sustainable transport systems.
The correspondence also highlighted the initiative’s theme centered on safer roads and sustainable mobility, emphasizing the collective commitment of participating countries and development partners to saving lives and improving mobility for communities.
The letter further expressed appreciation for Sierra Leone’s commitment to road safety and noted that the country’s participation in the programme reflects growing international confidence in the nation’s efforts to strengthen road safety governance and transport management.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Director of SLRSA, James Bagie Bio, described the invitation as a landmark achievement for Sierra Leone and a testament to the strides being made by the Authority in transforming the road safety sector.
Mr. Bio stated that the three-year funding initiative presents a unique opportunity for Sierra Leone to consolidate the gains already made in road safety administration while expanding interventions that will directly impact lives and communities across the country.
He stressed that SLRSA, under his leadership, is determined to position itself as a premier road safety institution within the sub-region by leveraging the successes and reforms already achieved at home. According to him, the Authority’s growing visibility and recognition on the international stage demonstrates Sierra Leone’s increasing influence in shaping modern road safety practices in Africa.
The Executive Director reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to working with international partners, government institutions, and stakeholders to ensure the initiative delivers meaningful and lasting dividends, including safer roads, strengthened transport systems, enhanced public awareness, and reduced road traffic fatalities nationwide.
He further noted that the partnership with the United Nations Road Safety Fund will significantly contribute to advancing Sierra Leone’s broader road safety and sustainable mobility objectives over the next three years.
