Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has held talks with parliament’s Integrity Management Committee to assess how far lawmakers have implemented reforms under the country’s national anti-graft plan, officials said on Friday.
The meeting, held Sept. 17 in Freetown, was part of the ACC’s monitoring of the 2024-2028 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), which aims to strengthen systems, boost transparency and reduce corruption risks across public institutions.
Mariama Navo, director of the NACS Secretariat, praised parliament for integrating the strategy into its operations and said monitoring helps identify gaps and support agencies in adopting recommendations. “The fight against corruption depends on the commitment of ministries, departments and agencies, and parliament plays a crucial role in shaping reforms,” she said.
Deputy Director Wilfred Bangura said the NACS serves as a roadmap for curbing corruption nationwide, while Samuel Marrah, deputy director of prevention, walked MPs through an assessment tool highlighting gaps in auditing, management and procurement.
Parliament’s Deputy Clerk, Gilbert B. N’habay, reaffirmed lawmakers’ commitment to accountability and ethical governance, saying the Integrity Management Committee would work to ensure NACS recommendations are fully applied.
Committee members also discussed challenges to implementing reforms during the session, which the ACC described as part of efforts to build resilience against graft in Sierra Leone’s institutions.
By Fatmata Kamara
