Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) and the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB) have officially entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the quality assurance and safety standards of vehicle spare parts imported into the country.
This collaborative move marks a major step forward in improving road safety, reducing preventable accidents, and supporting national development through higher standards in the automotive sector.
The SLRSA, which serves as the regulatory authority for road safety, vehicle registration, driver licensing, vehicle inspection (roadworthiness), and enforcement, has joined hands with the SLSB — the national body responsible for standardisation and quality control in products and services.
Speaking on the importance of the partnership, SLRSA Executive Director, James Bagie Bio said the collaboration will strengthen quality control measures and ensure strict compliance protocols for importers of vehicle spare parts.
“We want to ensure that all vehicle spare parts meet specified safety and performance standards. Our collaboration with the Standards Bureau underscores our commitment to saving lives and improving transportation services across the country,” Bio said.
He added that aligning local regulations with international quality standards will not only enhance consumer safety but also foster confidence in the industry and promote a sustainable automotive sector.
On his part, Dr. John Paul Kaisam, Executive Director of the SLSB, stressed on the Bureau’s commitment to building a safer and more efficient transportation system through standardisation.
“Ensuring the quality of vehicle spare parts is a critical component of our efforts to reduce road hazards and support sustainable national growth. This partnership aligns with our broader vision of transforming Sierra Leone into a safer and more resilient nation,” Kaisam stated.
The initiative will involve joint inspections, certification processes, awareness campaigns for importers and consumers, and the enforcement of strict importation guidelines to ensure only compliant spare parts enter the Sierra Leonean market.
Both institutions reiterated their shared vision of a safer road network, a stronger automotive industry, and a healthier population, all underpinned by rigorous quality assurance and regulatory oversight.
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