Freetown, 10th April 2026- The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to enhance road safety measures and improve emergency response services across the country.
The agreement, signed at the Authority’s headquarters on Kissy Road in Freetown, establishes a framework for collaboration between the two institutions in key areas such as first aid training, accident response, and road safety sensitization. The partnership is expected to strengthen coordination during road traffic crashes and other emergencies.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Executive Director of SLRSA, James Bagie Bio, emphasized that the MOU aligns with the Authority’s mandate to reduce road traffic crashes and improve road safety standards nationwide. He noted that closer collaboration with the Red Cross Society will enhance the provision of timely medical assistance to crash victims and promote safer road use through sustained public education.
In his remarks, the Secretary General/CEO of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, Kpawuru E.T. Sandy, highlighted the organization’s longstanding role in delivering humanitarian and emergency health services since its establishment in 1962. He reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Sierra Leone.
Mr. Sandy expressed enthusiasm about the implementation of the MOU, noting that the partnership will strengthen cooperation between the two institutions and contribute meaningfully to achieving safer roads for all users. The MOU marks a significant step toward building a more coordinated road safety and emergency response system in Sierra Leone, reinforcing the government’s commitment to saving lives and reducing road traffic fatalities.
Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to fully implementing the provisions of the agreement and supporting each other in achieving its objectives.
SLRSA Public Relations and Outreach Unit
