08/05/2026
Subject: Report on Motor Vehicle Accident During Official Joint Institutional Transition Activities
Oh! It’s Just God!
1. Purpose of the Report
This report documents the motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, July 31, 2026, while traveling on official duty in connection with the implementation of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Opportunity Network Liberia (ONL) and LICOSESS College of Education for the management and operation of the CAN Leadership Academy School System.
It further confirms that despite the accident, all critical transition activities were successfully completed as scheduled.
2. Background
Following a series of strategic engagements between Opportunity Network Liberia (ONL), Change Agent Network (CAN), and LICOSESS College of Education, discussions culminated in the signing of a historic fifteen-year Memorandum of Agreement for the management and transformation of the CAN Leadership Academy School System into a network of LICOSESS Demonstration Schools.
The major preparatory activities included:
• July 16, 2026: Initial visit by Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye to the CAN Leadership Academy in Jacobs Town following discussions with Mr. Eric Willise Wowoh, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Network Liberia and Change Agent Network.
• July 17, 2026: Courtesy and planning visit by Mr. Eric Wowoh to LICOSESS College of Education.
• July 19, 2026: Joint institutional assessment and inventory exercise covering the CAN campuses in B**g and Nimba Counties.
• July 16–28, 2026: Drafting, review, negotiation, and finalization of the Memorandum of Agreement.
• July 29, 2026: Joint implementation planning meeting involving both institutions.
• July 30–31, 2026: Administrative, faculty, and support staff transition meetings across the three CAN campuses.
• August 1, 2026: Official signing ceremony of the fifteen-year Memorandum of Agreement at the CAN Leadership Academy in B**g County.
The meetings of July 30 and 31 were particularly important because they introduced the new management structure, explained institutional policies, prepared staff for the September reopening, and officially launched the transition process.
3. Events Leading to the Accident
The administrative and faculty meetings at the Jacobs Town campus on Thursday, July 30, 2026, were successfully conducted.
For Friday, July 31, 2026, two meetings had been scheduled:
• B**g County – 11:00 AM
• Nimba County – 2:00 PM
Prior to departure from Monrovia, I experienced mechanical concerns involving the left rear wheel of my vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who assured me that the issue had been corrected and that the vehicle was safe to travel.
To avoid delaying the scheduled meetings, Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye and his team departed ahead of me while I completed the mechanical repairs before beginning my journey.
4. Description of the Accident
At approximately 12:45 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, while descending a hill near Cooper's Farm in Margibi County, the vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic mechanical failure.
The left rear axle shaft assembly, which connects the rear wheel to the differential and transmits power to the wheel, failed unexpectedly. As a result, the left rear wheel collapsed outward, causing the vehicle to lose stability almost instantly.
The vehicle veered sharply off the roadway into a deep water-filled ditch before rolling over twice.
The accident occurred in a relatively isolated area with very little traffic.
Immediately following the rollover, I found myself restrained by the seatbelt inside the vehicle. The cabin had been severely disturbed, making it difficult to orient myself and open the driver's door. After several moments of effort, I was able to free myself and safely exit the vehicle without assistance.
Because of the isolated location, approximately ten minutes passed before nearby residents became aware of the accident and came to render assistance.
5. Safety Systems and Divine Protection
Upon exiting the vehicle, I immediately realized, by the grace of Almighty God, that I had sustained no cuts, bruises, fractures, or other visible injuries, nor was I experiencing any significant pain.
The vehicle's safety systems functioned exactly as designed.
Both side curtain airbags deployed immediately upon impact and rollover, while the seatbelt remained securely fastened throughout the accident, preventing ejection from the vehicle and minimizing bodily movement inside the passenger compartment.
The frontal airbags did not deploy because the vehicle did not experience a direct frontal collision with a fixed object. Instead, the impact resulted from the vehicle leaving the roadway and rolling into the ditch.
Had the seatbelt not been worn or had the side airbags failed to deploy, the outcome could have been far more serious, potentially resulting in severe injury or loss of life.
I remain profoundly grateful to God for His divine protection during this incident.
6. Immediate Actions Taken
Recognizing the importance of the scheduled institutional meetings and the urgency of maintaining the implementation timeline for the transition of the schools before the commencement of student registration and reopening activities, I immediately initiated measures to ensure that the official assignment continued without interruption.
I first contacted CAN representatives in Margibi County to proceed immediately to the accident scene and secure the damaged vehicle.
I also informed the Town Chief of a nearby community, who promptly organized several young men to remain with and safeguard the vehicle until members of the CAN team arrived.
After confirming that the vehicle was secure, I hired a commercial taxi and continued my journey to B**g County.
7. Continuation of Official Assignment
While I was en route, Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye successfully conducted the scheduled administrative, faculty, and support staff meeting at the B**g campus. I arrived in B**g County at approximately 2:15 PM, changed my clothing, and immediately joined Dr. Wehye's vehicle as we proceeded to the CAN Leadership Academy campus in Nimba County.
We arrived in Gompa at approximately 4:00 PM, where the scheduled meeting with administrators, teachers, and support staff was successfully conducted. Despite the accident, all official meetings scheduled for July 31 were completed.
8. Successful Signing Ceremony
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the official signing ceremony of the fifteen-year Memorandum of Agreement proceeded exactly as planned at the CAN Leadership Academy in B**g County.
The ceremony was attended by:
• Leadership of Opportunity Network Liberia (ONL);
• Leadership of LICOSESS College of Education;
• Students of LICOSESS College of Education;
• Community leaders;
• Members of the media;
• Stakeholders from Montserrado, B**g, and Nimba Counties;
• Mr. Momo V. Ware, Country Manager of Opportunity Network Liberia.
The event successfully marked the formal commencement of the new partnership and the transition of the CAN Leadership Academy into the LICOSESS Demonstration School System.
9. Recovery of the Vehicle
Following the successful conclusion of the signing ceremony, the return journey to Monrovia commenced at approximately 4:00 PM.
During the journey, we made a scheduled stop at the accident site in Margibi County. By that time, arrangements had already been made to recover the damaged vehicle.
Heavy equipment, including a grader, had been engaged to carefully pull the vehicle from the water-filled ditch onto the roadway before transporting it to a nearby town for temporary safekeeping pending mechanical assessment and insurance or repair decisions.
10. Conclusion
Although the accident resulted in significant damage to the vehicle, it did not prevent the successful ex*****on of the institutional transition activities.
By God's grace, there was no loss of life and no physical injuries were sustained. More importantly, every major activity connected to the transition—including the administrative meetings, faculty engagements, implementation planning, and the historic signing of the fifteen-year Memorandum of Agreement—was completed successfully and without interruption.
This experience serves as a reminder of both the importance of vehicle safety and maintenance and the commitment shared by Opportunity Network Liberia, Change Agent Network, and LICOSESS College of Education to place institutional responsibilities above personal inconvenience while ensuring that appropriate safety measures are always observed.
I extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye for ensuring continuity of the scheduled meetings during my delay; to the CAN representatives in Margibi County for securing the accident scene; to the Town Chief and community members who assisted immediately after the accident; and to the leadership and staff of ONL, CAN, and LICOSESS whose cooperation ensured that this important transition proceeded successfully despite an unforeseen and potentially tragic incident. God is good and faithful!
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Wowoh, CEO
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