SLRSA, ACC Train Road Safety Corps Officers on Ethics and Integrity
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has concluded a two-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening ethics, integrity and accountability among Road Safety Corps personnel across the country.
The training forms part of ongoing efforts by both institutions to promote professionalism and ethical conduct among officers responsible for enforcing road safety laws and ensuring public confidence in road safety operations.
Delivering opening remarks on behalf of the Executive Director and Management of the SLRSA, the Director of Human Resource, Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura, expressed appreciation to the ACC for collaborating with the Authority to deliver the training.
She described Road Safety Corps personnel as the public face of the Authority, noting that their conduct and professionalism are critical in shaping public trust and confidence in the institution.
According to her, the workshop was designed to deepen participants’ understanding of ethical behaviour, integrity and the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, while equipping them with practical knowledge to identify, prevent and respond appropriately to corrupt practices.
She encouraged participants to apply the lessons gained from the training in their daily duties, emphasising that transparency, accountability and integrity remain essential pillars of effective public service.
Addressing the officers, Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, reminded them that they represent the Authority and their actions directly influence public perception.
He urged the Road Safety Corps to uphold the Authority’s vision and mission 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,” Lahai stated.
The Board Chairman further advised officers to maintain self-discipline, uphold proper standards of appearance, and treat members of the public with dignity while carrying out their duties fairly and without bias, favouritism or corruption.
Delivering the keynote presentation, Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Samuel Marah Esq., highlighted the importance of integrity in public service, particularly among officers entrusted with enforcing laws.
Mr. Marah identified bribery, abuse of office and conflicts of interest as some of the common forms of corruption that can arise during law enforcement operations. He also explained the legal consequences of corrupt practices and outlined mechanisms available for reporting suspected cases of corruption.
He noted that corruption damages public confidence in state institutions, weakens service delivery and hinders national development, urging officers to reject corruption in all its forms and serve with honesty, accountability and commitment to the public interest.
The workshop aligns with the SLRSA’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 to the public.
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