CAMTEL GM's Initiative Promotes Road Safety, Licensing of motorbike riders in Donga Mantung

Bike riders attending road Safety and license A course

In a major step toward improving road safety and curbing the alarming rate of accidents along the Ring Road, a Road Safety and Accident Prevention Educative Talk was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Nkambe Council Multipurpose Hall for Women and Youth. The event also featured a special session for the Category “A” Driving License examination, specifically targeting motorbike riders.

This impactful initiative was organized at the request of Mafor Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi, Director General of CAMTEL, and coordinated by Kuete Edith Ngefor, Divisional Delegate of Transport for Donga Mantung. With an impressive 90% attendance, the event brought together motorbike riders, transport stakeholders, youth leaders, and community members.

Kuete Edith Ngefor, Divisional Delegate for Transport for Donga Mantung 

The educative talk focused on equipping participants with critical knowledge and awareness on road safety practices, including the importance of wearing protective gear, adhering to traffic rules, and avoiding high-risk behaviors such as overloading and overspeeding. The Ring Road, a vital but accident-prone route in the Northwest Region, was at the center of discussions, with calls for greater responsibility and vigilance from road users.

A significant highlight of the event was the on-the-spot special examination session for Category “A” Driving Licenses, allowing motorbike riders—many of whom operate without formal certification—to regularize their status and improve their riding skills. Transport officials stressed that proper licensing is a key step toward reducing accidents and ensuring safer roads for all.

In her address, Mafor Yah Judith Sunday Epse Achidi emphasized CAMTEL’s commitment to community well-being, beyond telecommunications. She praised the initiative as a life-saving intervention and encouraged continued collaboration between public institutions and local communities.

Kuete Edith Ngefor expressed satisfaction with the turnout and active participation, noting that the education of motorbike riders is critical to reversing the trend of road accidents in the division.

Participants left the event better informed and empowered, with many expressing hope that such programs would be sustained and extended to other parts of the Northwest Region.