PHOTO: Liberia National Police (LNP) IG, Gregory Coleman
Monrovia, Liberia –The National Safety Partnership of Liberia (NASAPAL Inc.) has praised the Government of Liberia and the Liberia National Police (LNP) for introducing a unified national curriculum for driver education, describing the move as a major step toward improving road safety.
In a statement issued by its Founder and Public Safety Advocate, Philip E. P. Woods II, the organization said the reform marks a long-awaited shift toward a more structured and accountable driver licensing system.
According to NASAPAL, the “One Curriculum, One Training of Trainers (TOT)” approach will ensure that all driving schools across the country follow the same standards, giving new drivers a consistent understanding of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
“This means every driver trained in Liberia will receive the same level of instruction and be better prepared to operate on the roads responsibly,” the statement noted.
The group expressed confidence that, if properly enforced, the reform could help reduce the growing number of road accidents, injuries, and deaths in the country.
However, NASAPAL cautioned that more needs to be done for Liberia to meet full international standards.
The organization is urging the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA) to work with the LNP to introduce compulsory medical checks for all driver applicants.
It recommends:
Vision screening for all applicants
General medical examinations to confirm fitness to drive.
NASAPAL pointed out that many drivers currently on Liberian roads may be operating vehicles with untreated conditions such as poor eyesight, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health issues that can affect driving.
“These are risks that often go unnoticed but can lead to serious accidents,” the statement said. The group stressed that involving LMDA would help ensure that only medically fit individuals are licensed to drive.
NASAPAL also reaffirmed its willingness to collaborate with relevant institutions to promote road safety and reduce preventable crashes. “Improving road safety requires a collective effort,” the statement added.