The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in collaboration with Rivers State University and Together for Safer Roads (TSR), successfully concluded a two-day “Fleet Safety Regional Training Workshop” in Abuja. The event gathered fleet operators, government officials, and road safety experts from Nigeria, The Gambia, Senegal, South Africa, the USA, and Mozambique.
The workshop is part of UNITAR’s “Fleet Safety Global Training Programme,” which supports midsize and large fleet operators in designing and implementing comprehensive road safety strategies. With the aim of reducing road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030 aligned with UN SDG 3.6 the event focused on the safe system approach, Vision Zero, regulatory alignment, and regional cooperation.
Exploring new technologies
Participants engaged in practical sessions covering risk assessment, leadership influence on safety culture, and the application of new technologies. Experts from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services and private sector fleet managers shared success stories on compliance, data-driven monitoring, and targeted driver training.
“This workshop reflects our shared vision of using education, leadership, and technology to tackle road safety challenges,” said Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University. TSR’s Eric Richardson added that the forum empowered stakeholders to move from policy to actionable results.
The event also strengthened collaboration among UNITAR’s CIFAL centres in Africa, with directors from Durban, Banjul, Dakar, and Nigeria exploring ways to scale the programme regionally. As UNITAR and its partners look ahead, the focus remains on expanding training, deepening global partnerships, and enabling impactful, locally relevant fleet safety interventions across Africa.