Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye emphasized the urgent need to address road accidents, asserting that they are not inevitable. Speaking at a public discussion on transport in Diamniadio near Dakar, he highlighted the importance of modernizing the transport sector and improving road safety as key priorities for his government.
President Faye acknowledged the measures already taken to enhance road safety and commended the efforts of authorities and transport professionals working to strengthen infrastructure safety and improve accident management. The five-day discussions aim to engage various stakeholders in developing a sustainable and innovative transport system across road, rail, and air sectors.