AYV News, August 12, 2026
The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), James Bagie Bio, has held high-level talks with Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, as both countries move to strengthen cooperation in road safety.
The meeting, held at the Nigerian High Commission in Freetown on Tuesday, August 11, focused on knowledge sharing, institutional collaboration and the adoption of proven road safety practices to reduce road traffic crashes and improve safety for road users.
The engagement comes just weeks after the SLRSA and Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding aimed at deepening cooperation between the two institutions.
The agreement covers key areas including road safety management, capacity building, research, data-driven interventions, vehicle administration, public sensitisation and enforcement.
SLRSA SEEKS NIGERIAN SUPPORT
During the meeting, SLRSA Executive Director James Bagie Bio expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s continued support and experience in road safety administration.
Bio specifically highlighted the influence of the Nigerian FRSC model on the development and transformation of Sierra Leone’s road safety system.
He appealed to the Nigerian High Commissioner to use her office to further strengthen support for the SLRSA, particularly in efforts to improve road safety standards and make roads safer for motorists, commercial drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
He noted that the challenges posed by road traffic crashes require strong institutional partnerships and sustained cooperation between countries.
HIGH COMMISSIONER WELCOMES ENGAGEMENT
Ambassador Ayo Luther-Ogbomode welcomed the engagement and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and Nigeria, particularly in areas that directly affect the safety and wellbeing of citizens.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for both sides to explore practical areas of cooperation under the recently signed SLRSA–FRSC partnership.
The five-year agreement is expected to provide a framework for continued technical cooperation, professional exchange and institutional capacity building between Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
The SLRSA said it will continue to pursue strategic partnerships at national, regional and international levels as part of efforts to strengthen road safety institutions, improve enforcement and contribute to safer mobility across Sierra Leone.
The latest engagement at the Nigerian High Commission marks another step towards turning the Sierra Leone–Nigeria road safety partnership into practical action, with the ultimate goal of reducing road crashes and saving lives on Sierra Leone’s roads.
