NMA and ACC Host Ethics Training for New Mining Staff
The National Minerals Agency (NMA), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), conducted a comprehensive one-day orientation and ethical training session for newly recruited Assistant Mining Engineers, Geologists, and Mines Compliance Officers.
Held at the Old District Council Hall in Kenema under the theme "Upholding Ethics and Integrity in the Workplace," the session brought together personnel from both agencies. The workshop was facilitated by Samuel Marah, ACC Deputy Director of Prevention, and Musa Kanteh, Head of the ACC Policy and Ethics Unit.
Welcoming participants, Michael Garrick, Regional Geologist for East NMA, highlighted the immense responsibilities tied to their roles. He urged the new hires to embed professional integrity into their daily routines and actively contribute to maintaining high institutional standards.
Victoria Nicol, Library and Research Manager and Focal Person for the NMA Integrity Management Committee, emphasized the critical importance of the mining sector to national revenue and development. She reminded staff of their public duty to act in the best interest of Sierra Leone.
Madam Nicol stressed that core organizational values center on transparency and accountability, reiterating the NMA's strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption and professional misconduct.
Bintu Baindu Abu, NMA Human Resources Manager, noted that standard onboarding for all incoming employees includes this joint training. The initiative serves as a mandatory refresher course to clarify operational expectations and prohibit improper practices in public service.
Underscoring the partnership with the ACC, Madam Abu explained that the NMA remains responsible for directing, guiding, and maximizing government revenue from natural mineral resources.
She challenged new officers to consider how mining management directly influences public benefit. The training program covered legal codes of ethics, anti-corruption regulations, and public sector governance guidelines.
Interactive group exercises addressing practical ethical dilemmas capped off the day's proceedings. Organizers anticipate that the initiative will strengthen accountability and moral leadership across Sierra Leone's mineral sector.
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