MACL X Maldives Police Service Inaugurate Comprehensive Road Safety Awareness Program

On Sunday, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) in collaboration with Maldives Police Service kicked off a Road Safety Awareness Program as part of a significant move towards reinforcing road safety in the Maldives. The program was inaugurated at a ceremony held at Hulhule’ by the Deputy Managing Director of MACL, Ibrahim Thoha together with the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Abdul Rahman.

The Maldives Police Service’s Road Safety Awareness and Prevention section plays a crucial role in planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and enforcing land transport laws and requirements in the Maldives. MACL’s partnership with the agency will help consolidate relationships with the public and aid in disseminating safety awareness nationwide.

With the assistance of the newly inaugurated program, MACL’s Safety, Security and Compliance Department has organized a lineup of activities to be conducted throughout the year. Some of the events planned under this initiative include targeted awareness sessions for senior management, general employees and drivers. Through this, MACL will strive to create a safer environment within and around the airport premises.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Managing Director of MACL, Ibrahim Thoha highlighted the importance of rule adherence and speed limit observance. He urged all to exercise caution with respect to the frequent traffic of large buses and vehicles in Hulhule’. ACP Ahed Abdul Rahman also encouraged airport staff to remain vigilant of potential risk factors and responsibly report safety concerns to the relevant authorities promptly.

The inauguration ceremony closed with an informative awareness session held for the senior management of MACL. This program marks a new chapter and commitment of MACL to creating a safe environment for all staff and visitors to Velana International Airport.