By Josephine Sesay

The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), has concluded a two-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop aimed at promoting ethics, integrity, and accountability among Road Safety Corps personnel.

The training, held on 26 July 2026 at the SLRSA headquarters on Kissy Road in Freetown, forms part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and ensure transparent service delivery in road safety enforcement.

The workshop equipped Road Safety Corps officers with practical knowledge on ethical conduct, the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, and strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting corrupt practices in the course of their duties.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director and Management of SLRSA, Director of Human Resource Hassanatu Judith Mansaray-Bangura commended the Anti-Corruption Commission for partnering with the Authority to deliver the training.

She stressed that Road Safety Corps officers serve as the public face of the institution, noting that their professionalism, discipline, and ethical behaviour are essential in building public confidence and trust.

Mansaray Bangura urged participants to apply the lessons learned in their day-to-day responsibilities, emphasizing that transparency, accountability, and integrity are indispensable values for effective public service.

Also addressing the participants, Chairman of the SLRSA Board, Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Thomas Mustapha Lahai, reminded officers that their conduct directly shapes public perception of the Authority.

He encouraged them to uphold the mission and vision of SLRSA by enforcing road safety regulations with fairness, discipline, and professionalism. He further called on officers to treat all road users, including drivers, commercial motorbike riders, Keke operators, and pedestrians, with respect while carrying out their responsibilities without bias, favouritism, or corruption.

Delivering the keynote presentation, Deputy Director of the Prevention Department at the Anti-Corruption Commission, Samuel Marah Esq., underscored the critical role of integrity in public service.

He warned against corrupt practices such as bribery, abuse of office, and conflicts of interest, explaining that these undermine public trust, weaken service delivery, and impede national development. Marah also educated participants on the legal consequences of corruption and encouraged them to report suspected cases through the appropriate channels.

The workshop is part of SLRSA’s broader institutional reform agenda under the leadership of Executive Director James Bagie Bio, which seeks to promote ethical leadership, strengthen accountability, and build a professional Road Safety Corps committed to delivering transparent, efficient, and people-centered road safety services across Sierra Leone.

The initiative reflects the Authority’s commitment to fostering a culture of integrity within its workforce while reinforcing public confidence in road safety enforcement and governance.

Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Wednesday, 29th July 2026 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)