SLRSA Intensifies Fight Against Corruption with Ethics Training for Road Safety Corps
By: Abdul RahmanSuagibuBangura
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 forms part of the Authority’s broader efforts to promote professionalism and ethical conduct among officers responsible for enforcing road safety laws across the country. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director and Management at the opening ceremony, SLRSA Director of Human Resource, Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura, commended the Anti-Corruption Commission for partnering with the Authority to deliver what she described as a timely and important programme.She noted that Road Safety Corps personnel serve as the public face of the Authority, stressing that their conduct and professionalism are critical to building public confidence and trust in the institution.
According to her, the workshop was designed to deepen participants’ understanding of ethics, integrity and the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, while equipping them with practical knowledge to identify, prevent and appropriately respond to corrupt practices. She urged participants to apply the lessons learned in their daily duties, emphasizing that integrity, transparency and accountability are essential pillars of effective public service.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director and Management at the opening ceremony, SLRSA Director of Human Resource, Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura, commended the Anti-Corruption Commission for partnering with the Authority to deliver what she described as a timely and important programme. She noted that Road Safety Corps personnel serve as the public face of the Authority, stressing that their conduct and professionalism are critical to building public confidence and trust in the institution.
According to her, the workshop was designed to deepen participants’ understanding of ethics, integrity and the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, while equipping them with practical knowledge to identify, prevent and appropriately respond to corrupt practices.
She urged participants to apply the lessons learned in their daily duties, emphasizing that integrity, transparency and accountability are essential pillars of effective public service.
Addressing the participants, Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, reminded officers that they represent the image of the Authority and that their conduct directly shapes public perception. He urged the personnel to uphold the Authority’s mission, vision and objectives by demonstrating discipline, professionalism and integrity in the execution of their responsibilities. “You are the face of the Authority. The way you present yourselves and conduct your duties leaves a lasting impression on the public. I encourage you to remain professional at all times. While enforcing the law, ensure that you treat drivers, commercial motorbike riders, kekeh drivers and pedestrians with courtesy, fairness and respect,” the Board Chairman stated. He further called on officers to maintain self-discipline, present themselves professionally and perform their duties diligently, impartially and without favouritism or any form of corruption. Delivering the keynote presentation, Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Samuel MarahEsq., underscored the importance of integrity in public service. He emphasized that Road Safety Corps personnel, entrusted with enforcing road safety regulations, must uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness and professionalism in carrying out their duties. Samuel Marah highlighted common forms of corruption that may arise during law enforcement operations, including bribery, abuse of office and conflicts of interest. He also explained the legal consequences of corrupt practices and outlined mechanisms available for reporting suspected acts of corruption. He warned that corruption erodes public trust in state institutions, weakens service delivery and undermines national development, stressing that every public officer has a responsibility to reject corruption and serve the nation with integrity, accountability and commitment to the public interest. The workshop is part of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority’s broader commitment, under the leadership of Executive Director James Bagie Bio, to promoting ethical leadership, strengthening institutional accountability and building a professional Road Safety Corps capable of delivering efficient, transparent and people-centred services across Sierra Leone.
Addressing the participants, Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, reminded officers that they represent the image of the Authority and that their conduct directly shapes public perception.
He urged the personnel to uphold the Authority’s mission, vision and objectives by demonstrating discipline, professionalism and integrity in the execution of their responsibilities.
“You are the face of the Authority. The way you present yourselves and conduct your duties leaves a lasting impression on the public. I encourage you to remain professional at all times. While enforcing the law, ensure that you treat drivers, commercial motorbike riders, kekeh drivers and pedestrians with courtesy, fairness and respect,” the Board Chairman stated.
He further called on officers to maintain self-discipline, present themselves professionally and perform their duties diligently, impartially and without favouritism or any form of corruption.
Delivering the keynote presentation, Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Samuel MarahEsq., underscored the importance of integrity in public service. He emphasized that Road Safety Corps personnel, entrusted with enforcing road safety regulations, must uphold the highest standards of honesty, fairness and professionalism in carrying out their duties.
Samuel Marah highlighted common forms of corruption that may arise during law enforcement operations, including bribery, abuse of office and conflicts of interest. He also explained the legal consequences of corrupt practices and outlined mechanisms available for reporting suspected acts of corruption.
He warned that corruption erodes public trust in state institutions, weakens service delivery and undermines national development, stressing that every public officer has a responsibility to reject corruption and serve the nation with integrity, accountability and commitment to the public interest.
The workshop is part of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority’s broader commitment, under the leadership of Executive Director James Bagie Bio, to promoting ethical leadership, strengthening institutional accountability and building a professional Road Safety Corps capable of delivering efficient, transparent and people-centred services across Sierra Leone.
