LTMI Assures Public of Plate Availability, Data Security; Opens Operations to Media Scrutiny
MONROVIA – The Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) has assured the public that vehicle license plates are readily available across the country and that all citizens’ data under its management remain secure and fully accessible to the Government of Liberia.
The assurance was provided Monday by LTMI Human Resource Manager Nixon Garlo amid growing public concerns over license plate shortages, data security, and the institution’s overall operations.
Speaking during a media engagement at the company’s headquarters, Garlo disclosed that previous challenges surrounding the availability of A5 vehicle license plates have been resolved, with adequate stock now available to meet public demand.
According to him, delays experienced in recent months were largely caused by shipment disruptions and technical issues that affected production and distribution processes.
“We are no longer experiencing shortages and are fully prepared to provide vehicle plates as required across the country,” Garlo said.
He also dismissed claims circulating in the public that LTMI had issued wooden license plates to motorists. Garlo clarified that the institution only provided metallic temporary plates with official stickers while motorists awaited the issuance of permanent plates.
On the issue of data protection, the LTMI official strongly rejected allegations that information belonging to Liberian citizens is being shared with or transferred to foreign entities.
He maintained that all data collected through the institution’s operations is securely stored and managed under strict protocols and remains fully accessible to the Government of Liberia.
“The government maintains complete oversight of the system and regularly conducts checks to ensure that all information is properly protected and managed in line with national standards,” he stated.
Garlo further addressed what he described as widespread misconceptions regarding traffic enforcement responsibilities in Liberia.
He emphasized that LTMI is not responsible for enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, or conducting road traffic operations.
According to him, the company’s role is primarily supportive, including the provision of vehicles, traffic regulation equipment, and other logistical resources to the Liberia National Police (LNP), which remains the legally mandated authority responsible for traffic enforcement nationwide.
“The Liberia National Police remains the institution authorized by law to enforce traffic regulations in Liberia,” Garlo stressed.
As part of efforts to increase transparency and public confidence, LTMI also opened its doors to members of the media, providing journalists with a guided tour of its facilities and operations.
During the tour, reporters were taken through several departments and operational units where officials explained the institution’s administrative, logistical, and traffic management functions.
A key highlight of the visit was the institution’s inventory and storage facility, where journalists observed shelves stocked with operational materials, equipment, and supplies used to support traffic management activities throughout the country.
LTMI officials said the media engagement was intended to provide firsthand insight into the institution’s work and dispel misinformation surrounding its operations.
They noted that transparency and accountability remain central to the company’s mission and that public understanding of its activities is critical to strengthening trust and cooperation.
Throughout the engagement, journalists were afforded the opportunity to inspect facilities, ask questions, and receive explanations regarding the management of resources and day-to-day operations.
The institution reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continued stakeholder engagement, pledging to work closely with the media and the public in providing accurate information about its services and achievements.
The media tour comes amid heightened public discussions surrounding vehicle registration services, license plate distribution, data management, and the broader role of LTMI in Liberia’s traffic management system.
