By Staff Reporter
In a significant step toward addressing Liberia’s growing road safety crisis, the National Safety Partnership of Liberia (NASAPAL), in collaboration with WoGeS Holdings Liberia, Inc., has launched a comprehensive nationwide road safety training and awareness initiative.
The campaign, spearheaded by NASAPAL and announced by WoGeS Holdings CEO Mr. Philip E.P. Woods II, will introduce a “Train-the-Trainer” program designed to equip certified driving instructors with advanced methods to train both motorists and motorcyclists.
The goal is to cultivate a new generation of safety-conscious drivers armed with life-saving skills and knowledge.
NASAPAL, a non-profit organization committed to public safety, is leading the initiative, while WoGeS Holdings—through its subsidiary, the Liberia Motorcycle Safety Training Program (LIBMSP)—will partner with certified driving schools across the country to deliver world-class, intensive training modules.
Mr. Woods hailed the campaign as a pivotal moment in his ongoing mission to transform Liberia’s road safety culture.
He recently represented Liberia at the prestigious State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA) Conference in the United States, where he spotlighted the country’s urgent road safety concerns on an international stage.
During the conference, Mr. Woods forged a strategic partnership with Total Control Training, Inc. (TCTI), a U.S.-based leader in motorcycle safety education, led by globally recognized safety expert and retired professional racer, Mr. Lee Parks.
Parks has pledged support for Liberia’s efforts, with more details about the collaboration to be announced soon.
Quoting United Nations data that over 1.3 million people die in road accidents globally each year, Mr. Woods emphasized that Liberia must not remain indifferent to the crisis.
“Liberia is not immune to this global epidemic. We must act urgently and decisively. This is not just about preventing accidents—it’s about saving lives and securing our communities’ future,” he said.
He stressed that addressing Liberia’s road safety challenges requires a collaborative, nationwide approach involving government agencies, private sector stakeholders, civil society organizations, and international allies.
Mr. Woods also reflected on a personal commitment he made in 2011, inspired by road safety programs in the United States, to bring world-class road safety tools to Liberia and help reduce preventable road tragedies.
In addition, he praised the Boakai administration for its recent decision to integrate road safety education into Liberia’s national school curriculum, calling it a “landmark move toward instilling a culture of responsibility among the youth.”
He concluded by urging the government to further strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, first introduced in 2006, noting that citizen-led initiatives like NASAPAL and LIBMSP need strong institutional backing to succeed.
