About

The Africa Global Road Safety Awards was born to serve as a platform for celebrating achievements, fostering collaboration, and driving positive change in the field of road safety. We believe that by recognizing and promoting innovative approaches and best practices, we can collectively work towards creating safer roads and saving lives in Africa and across the world.

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Overview Of Road Safety

Globally, road safety remains a significant concern, with over 1.19 million lives lost and over 4 million people impacted by road traffic accidents annually. Africa is one of the continents with the highest traffic fatalities in the world. In Nigeria for example this issue is particularly acute with over 10,000 lives lost annually and over 50,000 people impacted by road crashes yearly. The high fatalities are caused by factors such as inadequate infrastructure, non-compliance with traffic regulations, and insufficient enforcement.

Addressing road safety requires a concerted effort from government bodies, private organizations, civil society, and individuals to implement measures aimed at preventing accidents, reducing injuries, and saving lives. Road safety isn’t one of the areas of health and social issues receiving the desired attention. As a result of this, the selfless and tireless sacrifices of the few people promoting road safety in many countries of Africa including Nigeria go unnoticed and unacknowledged. The Africa Global Roads Safety Awards was established to correct this anomaly.

Objectives Of The Awards

The Africa Global Road Safety Awards was established with the following objectives:

1. RECOGNITION: To recognize and honor outstanding initiatives, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and innovation in promoting road safety in Africa.

2. AWARENESS: To raise awareness about the importance of road safety and inspire further action among stakeholders.

3. ADVOCACY: To advocate for the prioritization of road safety on the national agenda and encourage collaboration between public and private sectors in implementing effective measures.

4. BEST PRACTICES: To showcase best practices and innovative approaches that can serve as models for replication and scaling across the continent.

Award Categories Awards

The awards categories are listed as follows:
• Outstanding Road Safety Campaign award
• Excellence in Vehicle Safety Technology award
• Innovation in Transportation Infrastructure award
• Leadership in Driver Education and Training award
• Corporate Social Responsibility in Road Safety award
• Outstanding road safety NGO award
• Outstanding road safety support award
• Champion of road safety award (Public sector organization, Private Sector, Fleet)
• Life Time Achievement Award

Participate

The Africa Global Road Safety Awards will welcome participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, including but not limited to:

Government agencies responsible for road safety and transportation.
NGOs and civil society organizations working in the field of road safety.
Corporations and businesses implementing road safety initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
Academic institutions conducting research and education on road safety.
Individuals or groups engaged in community-based road safety projects.

Benefits Of Participation

RECOGNITION: Participants will have the opportunity to gain recognition for their efforts and achievements in promoting road safety, enhancing their reputation and credibility within the continent.

NETWORKING: The awards ceremony will provide a platform for networking and collaboration among stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of ideas and fostering partnerships for future initiatives.

VISIBILITY: Participation in the awards can enhance visibility and public awareness of participants’ initiatives, potentially attracting additional support and resources.

INSPIRATION: By showcasing successful projects and initiatives, the awards can inspire others to take action and contribute to improving road safety in Africa.

How To participate

Submit your nominations for the respective award categories on or before 17th September, 2024.
Ensure all submissions adhere to the specified guidelines and criteria outlined in the nomination form.
Stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding the awards ceremony.