Monrovia – It was a moment of joy and relief for scores of motorcyclists and tricyclists on Thursday, June 6 when Lonestar Cell MTN, Liberia’s premier company, donated a significant consignment of safety gear to motorcyclists and tricyclists in Monrovia.
The package included helmets, reflective jackets, and umbrellas, among other items, distributed to cyclists at the Wroto Town Junction in Sinkor. The event was attended by representatives from the Liberian National Police (LNP) and the National Federation of Motorcycle and Tricycle Association of Liberia (NAFOMTAL).
Before the donation, an official launch of the initiative was held at the LNP headquarters on Thursday, June 6. Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money General Manager, Mr. Christopher Ssali, stated that the initiative aims to enhance the safety of motorcyclists, tricyclics, and passengers across the country. The overall objective, according to Ssali, is to ensure the company’s customers are safe while commuting. He said it is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
He extended the company’s gratitude to the LNP and NAFOMTAL for collaborating with Lonestar Cell MTN and promised that the telecommunications giant will continue to work alongside law enforcement in future endeavors.
Deputy Inspector General of Police for Administration, William K. Mulbah, thanked Lonestar Cell MTN for the donation, calling it “timely.” Mulbah highlighted that “at first there were many issues regarding regulation, but as we can see, our people are becoming compliant because the safety of everyone is paramount, not only for the riders but for the passengers as well.” He said the donation will make a significant impact on the cyclists.
Also speaking, Mr. Kokubah Zayzay, the Assistant Director for the Motorcycle and Tricycle Division at the Ministry of Transport, praised Lonestar Cell MTN for what he described as a generous gesture toward motorcycle and tricycle riders.
The distribution of the safety gear comes as the LNP has mandated that all motorcyclists, tricyclists, and their passengers must wear safety gear while traveling on the main streets of Monrovia.
