Somaliland’s Ministry of Transport and Road Development has launched a new vehicle inspection and safety center in Sahil.
The new center is near Berbera Port.
The launching ceremony was held at the headquarters of Alpha BBG, a firm that was awarded the tender to provide vehicle inspection services in Sahil region.
Several top dignitaries attended the ceremony. Among them was the Director General at the transport and road development ministry.
Other dignitaries included the Director at the transport department in the ministry and officers of the Sahil Regional Administration.
The safety center has its work cut out. First, it is responsible for inspecting all vehicles imported into Somaliland to ensure that they are suitable and safe for use.
Furthermore, the center would also be examining the roadworthiness of vehicles already running on the country’s roads.