By: Amie Massaquoi, Information Officer, ACC
30th August, 2024
A team from Students Against Corruption Sierra Leone (SAC-SL) has on Thursday 29th August 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to present its Report on the Official Launch of Students Against Corruption IPAM Chapter to the Commissioner, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq.
It could be recalled that on July 4, 2024, the Commissioner delivered a Public Lecture in synchrony with the launch of SAC-SL IPAM Chapter, on the theme “Restoring Integrity in Tertiary Institutions; As a Bedrock in the Fight against Corruption” which brought together students and faculty members in an interactive session where the importance of integrity and ethical behavior and the impact of corruption on the quality of education were highlighted.
Receiving the Report on behalf of the Commissioner, Director of Public Education and External Outreach Department, Patrick Sandi commended the SAC-SL for their robust engagement in the fight against corruption in universities. “Fighting corruption is a collective responsibility therefore, the Commission is pleased to see vibrant youths serving as ambassadors in the fight against corruption in universities”. He added that the Commission will continue to extend their support to the organization to ensure their goals to fight corruption in universities are actualized.
Yankuba Kallon, Executive Secretary SAC-SL thanked the Commission for its unwavering support in making the launch of the SAC-IPAM a success. He extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Commissioner for delivering an inspiring lecture and instilling confidence in the organization. “Your lecture at the ceremony was very motivational to all those who attended and beyond. It shows how committed the Commission is to foster integrity and ethical standards in the educational sector. We are very much pleased that you honored our invitation” he asserted.
The Students Against Corruption-Sierra Leone (SAC-SL) is a dynamic students-led organization established in 2018, committed to combating corruption within the education sector in Sierra Leone. It constitutes passionate students from various educational institution across the country who recognized the negative impacts of corruption on the quality of education. Their vision is to foster integrity, transparency and accountability among their peers.
The meeting climaxed with the Executive Secretary Yankuba Kallon and Organizing Secretary Zainab Barrie presenting the Report to the Director of Public Education and Outreach Department, ACC, Patrick Sandi.
