By Sylvester Tamba
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Safety Partnership of Liberia (NASAPAL) and WoGeS Holdings Liberia, Inc., Mr. Philip E.P. Woods II, has announced an ambitious national public safety awareness campaign aimed at reducing Liberia’s alarming rate of road accidents.
The initiative will include a “Train-the-Trainer” program designed to equip driving instructors with the skills to train car and motorcycle drivers across the country.
NASAPAL, a local non-profit organization committed to promoting road safety awareness, is spearheading this initiative as part of its broader mission to enhance public safety nationwide.
WoGeS Holdings, through its subsidiary—the Liberia Motorcycle Safety Training Program (LIBMSP)—will collaborate with certified driver training schools across Liberia to deliver high-impact, life-saving education.
Speaking to reporters over the weekend via mobile phone, Mr. Woods shared that he has reached a major milestone in his long-standing effort to lobby for the implementation of world-class safety practices in Liberia.
He recently attended the State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA) conference in the United States, which brings together motorcycle safety training entities from all 50 U.S. states.
At the event, he raised global awareness about the crisis of road violence in Liberia.
As part of this ongoing effort, Mr. Woods has secured a strategic partnership with the U.S.-based Total Control Training, Inc. (TCTI), a leading developer of motorcycle safety curricula.
The CEO of TCTI, Mr. Lee Parks—a retired professional motorcycle racer and global trainer—has expressed his commitment to supporting Liberia’s safety goals. Details of this partnership will be released soon.
“According to global statistics from the United Nations, more than 1.3 million people lose their lives to road accidents every year. Liberia is no exception, and the time to act is now,” said Mr. Woods.
He stressed the importance of a holistic, stakeholder-driven approach involving both national and international partners to effectively tackle the road safety crisis.
“I made a commitment back in 2011 after discovering the immense potential of U.S.-style training programs. Now, I must give Liberia the best possible tools to fight preventable road violence,” he added.
Mr. Woods also called on the Liberian government and citizens to support safety awareness and training initiatives, noting that such programs require significant financial and logistical investment.
He commended the Boakai administration for introducing Liberia’s road safety curriculum into the national school system, a critical step toward long-term behavioral change.
“I hope the Unity Party government strengthens its commitment to a vibrant Public-Private Partnership (PPP) environment—first introduced in 2006—which encourages citizen-led development and allows organizations like NASAPAL and LIBMSP to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national progress.”
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