June 25, 2021
By: Audrey John
A Delegation, comprising the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority and Commercial Motor Bike Riders Union has concluded a Nationwide Sensitization to Commercial Motorbike Riders across the country on the need to renew motorbike license and to operate within the framework of the Law.
The Delegation which was led by the Director of Safety and Enforcement, Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, Augustin Kaitongi, said that the objective of the Sensitization drive was to encourage riders to always be law abiding.
Addressing stakeholders in Kabala, Koinadugu District, Mr. Kaitongi emphasized the negative effects of riding unlicensed motor bikes and called on riders to desist from such act as it has the potential to undermine national security. Mr Kaitongi pointed out that the Authority was undertaking the sensitization campaign in order to raise more revenue to fund road safety activities in the country. He encouraged bike riders to regularly renew both their riders and motor bike licenses.
Mr Kaitongi lamented over the large number of road traffic crash fatalities recorded in 2020 and appealed to his audience to be cautious on the road in order to reduce road crashes. He reminded them about the dangers of driving under heavy rains and other harsh conditions.
Speaking on behalf of the Motor Bike Riders Union, the National Public Relations Officer Mr. Mohamed 0Nabieu said the Union was in close collaboration with the SLRSA to address challenges faced by riders and encouraged his members to always operate within the ambits of the law.
Other members of the delegation included: Mr. A K Lansana, Manager, Safety and Enforcement Department, SLRSA, Mr Lamin Yansaneh, Corps Admin, SLRSA, Mr. John Milton Konneh, National Auditor, BRU, Mr. Kailondo Banyah, Secretary General, BRU.
The team visited other strategic operational areas in Bombali, Kenema and Bo respectively.