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A three-man delegation from Sierra Leone has concluded a study tour in Ghana focused on vehicle safety policies and regulatory frameworks as part of efforts to strengthen road safety systems back home.
The delegation included Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq., Secretary to the Authority and Board at the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, Arthur Brima, Director of Transport at the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, and Dr. Adams Steven, Senior Technical Adviser at the same ministry.
The visit aimed at examining Ghana’s implementation of vehicle safety standards, particularly policies such as restrictions on the age of imported used vehicles and other regulatory measures designed to improve road safety compliance.
Speaking during engagements with key Ghanaian institutions, including the Ministry of Transport, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, the National Road Safety Authority, and the Ghana Standards Authority, Abu-Bakarr Sheriff Esq. said the study tour was part of a broader effort to learn from best practices in vehicle regulation and transport safety management.
He noted that Sierra Leone and Ghana have long enjoyed strong bilateral relations, adding that it was important for Sierra Leone to draw lessons from Ghana’s progress in road safety, transport regulation, and enforcement systems.
At the various institutions visited in Accra, the delegation was warmly received and assured of full cooperation throughout their engagements. Presentations were delivered on operational systems, legal frameworks, enforcement penalties, public awareness strategies, and data management in road safety administration.
Interactive discussions also focused on transport sector operations and the strategies Ghana has adopted to reduce road accidents and improve compliance within the vehicle ecosystem.
Officials from the Ghanaian institutions expressed readiness for continued collaboration with Sierra Leone, particularly in knowledge sharing, technical support, and addressing common challenges in road safety governance.
The Sierra Leone delegation described the tour as “very productive,” expressing appreciation to the National Road Safety Authority of Ghana for facilitating the programme and coordinating visits to key institutions, including the Ministry of Transport, DVLA, Ghana Standards Authority, and the Vehicle Testing Centre.
As part of the programme, the delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra on Tuesday, April 28.
The study tour is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts by Sierra Leone’s transport authorities to improve vehicle safety standards and strengthen regulatory enforcement systems.
