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The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has concluded a two-day sensitization and capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening ethics, integrity and accountability among Road Safety Corps personnel.
The training, held in Kissy Road, Freetown, forms part of ongoing efforts by the two institutions to promote professionalism and responsible conduct among officers tasked with enforcing road safety laws across the country.
Speaking on behalf of the SLRSA Executive Director and Management, the Director of Human Resource, Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura, commended the ACC for its collaboration in delivering what she described as a timely and important training programme.
She emphasized that Road Safety Corps personnel serve as the public face of the Authority, noting that their behaviour, professionalism and commitment to ethical standards significantly influence public trust and confidence in the institution.
Mansaray-Bangura said the workshop was designed to enhance officers’ understanding of ethical conduct, integrity and the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, while equipping them with the necessary knowledge to identify, prevent and appropriately respond to corrupt practices.
She encouraged participants to apply the lessons gained from the training in their daily duties, stressing that transparency, accountability and integrity are essential principles for effective public service delivery.
The Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, also reminded Road Safety Corps personnel of their responsibility to uphold the reputation of the Authority through discipline, professionalism and fairness.
“You are the face of the Authority. The way you present yourselves and conduct your duties leaves a lasting impression on the public,” he told the officers, urging them to treat drivers, commercial motorbike riders, kekeh operators and pedestrians with courtesy, respect and fairness while enforcing road safety regulations.
He further advised officers to maintain high standards of personal discipline, avoid favouritism and bias, and execute their responsibilities without engaging in any form of corruption.
Delivering the keynote presentation, Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the ACC, Samuel Marah Esq., highlighted the importance of integrity in public institutions, particularly among personnel responsible for law enforcement.
Marah cautioned officers against practices such as bribery, abuse of office and conflicts of interest, noting that such actions undermine public confidence, weaken service delivery and hinder national development.
He also sensitized participants on the legal consequences of corruption and the available channels for reporting suspected corrupt activities, reminding them of their obligation to serve the public with honesty and accountability.
The workshop aligns with the SLRSA’s broader efforts under the leadership of Executive Director James Bagie Bio to strengthen institutional accountability, promote ethical leadership and develop a professional Road Safety Corps capable of providing transparent and people-centred services nationwide.
