1st Continental Policy Conference

Africa Motor Vehicle
Administration
Conference 2027

Enhancing Continental Security, Road Safety and Economic Integration Through Effective Motor Vehicle Administration in Africa.

15–19 March 2027
Banjul, The Gambia
Hybrid – Abuja & Banjul
Safer African Roads
Reducing road crashes and saving lives through harmonized vehicle inspection standards across Africa.
Stronger Security
Integrated vehicle data across AU states to combat cross-border theft, smuggling and crime.
Greater Economic Integration
Harmonised licensing and assembly systems to unlock revenue and accelerate African growth.
Continental Convergence

A Continental Platform for Safer Roads and Stronger Economies

The Africa Motor Vehicle Administration Conference 2027 brings together government officials, road safety experts, transport regulators and key stakeholders to advance effective motor vehicle administration across Africa.

By establishing uniform guidelines for vehicle registration, digital verification, and inter-agency collaboration, AMVAC 2027 directly addresses the dual imperatives of continental security and economic mobility.

Banjul, The Gambia — Host City for AMVAC 2027
Banjul, The Gambia
Strategic Mandate

Key Objectives

The eight foundational pillars guiding pan-African policy dialogue, regulatory standardization, and enforcement synergy.

01

Continental Harmonization

Establish a unified legal and regulatory framework for vehicle inspection, registration, licensing and number plate administration across Africa.

02

Security Integration

Integrate motor vehicle data into Africa’s security system to combat cross-border vehicle theft, smuggling, kidnapping and terrorism.

03

Digital Transformation

Promote automation, centralized digital databases and biometric systems for transparency and traceability continent-wide.

04

Capacity Building

Train and retrain Motor Vehicle Administrators, VIOs and Road Safety Officers in modern techniques and global best practices.

05

Safer African Roads

Rid African roads of unroadworthy vehicles and work towards drastically reducing annual road deaths across Africa.

* Note: Mortality statistic pending client citation review (D-10).
06

Public Enlightenment

Reorient public perception of Motor Vehicle Administration as a life-saving service, not punishment.

07

Inter-Agency & Cross-Border Collaboration

Foster partnership among transport agencies, Police, Customs, FRSC, Immigration and Interpol across AU states.

08

Economic Development

Unlock revenue, create jobs, and promote establishment of number plate, driver license and vehicle assembly plants across Africa.

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Conveners & Leadership

Conference Leadership

Distinguished leaders driving road safety administration and continental transport policy.

His Excellency Adama Barrow
His Excellency Adama Barrow
President of The Republic of The Gambia
Invited Host Head of State. High-level protocol confirmation undergoing official verification.
Amb. Prince Fidelis Nnadi
Amb. Prince Fidelis Nnadi
Executive Director, APRI - Nigeria
Conference Host & Lead Consultant on Motor Vehicle Administration.
Njie Baldeh
Njie Baldeh
Executive Secretary
Road Safety Driver Standard Association of The Gambia (Host Association Co-Organizer).
250+
Expected Delegates

Ministers, regulators, industry leaders and development partners

15+
African Countries

Represented across government and private sector

Strategic
Partnerships

With regional and international organizations

Policy-Focused
Outcomes

Actionable recommendations for safer roads and stronger economies

Participate in AMVAC 2027

Join transport ministers, VIO chiefs, road safety administrators, law enforcement leaders, and technology partners from across Africa.

Safer Roads
Stronger People
Stronger Africa