AYV News, July 27, 2026
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has concluded a two-day ethics and anti-corruption training for members of the Road Safety Corps as part of efforts to promote professionalism, accountability and integrity within the institution.
Held at Kissy Road in Freetown, the workshop focused on building the capacity of Road Safety Corps personnel on ethical conduct, integrity and the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, while equipping them with practical skills to identify, prevent and respond to corrupt practices in the course of their duties.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director and Management, Director of Human Resource, HassanatuJudith Mansaray-Bangura, thanked the Anti-Corruption Commission for partnering with the Authority to deliver the timely training.
She described Road Safety Corps personnel as the public face of the Authority, noting that their conduct and professionalism directly influence public confidence in the institution.
“The training is intended to deepen participants’ understanding of ethical conduct, integrity and the Anti-Corruption Act, while providing practical knowledge to identify and prevent corruption,” she said, urging officers to uphold the values of transparency, accountability and professionalism in their daily work.
Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, reminded participants that they represent the image of the Authority and should conduct themselves in a manner that inspires public trust.
“You are the face of the Authority. The way you present yourselves and perform your duties leaves a lasting impression on the public. While enforcing the law, ensure that drivers, commercial motorbike riders, kekehdrivers and pedestrians are treated with courtesy, fairness and respect,” Lahai stated.
He further urged officers to remain disciplined, maintain a neat appearance and discharge their responsibilities impartially, without bias, favouritism or corruption.
Delivering the keynote presentation, the Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Samuel Marah Esq., stressed that integrity remains fundamental to effective public service.
He highlighted common forms of corruption encountered during law enforcement operations, including bribery, abuse of office and conflicts of interest, while explaining the legal consequences for officers found guilty of corrupt practices.
Marah also encouraged participants to make use of established reporting mechanisms for suspected corruption, warning that corrupt practices erode public confidence, weaken service delivery and undermine national development.
The training forms part of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority’s wider institutional reform agenda under the leadership of Executive Director James Bagie Bio, aimed at promoting ethical leadership, strengthening accountability and building a professional Road Safety Corps committed to transparent, efficient and people-centred service delivery.
