3. Page 3 ACC staff, Paramount Chief Briwa, and other community stakeholders after the engagement On 23 rd October 2025, the Public Education and Outreach Unit of the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) ’ s Regional Office in Kono held a successful community engagement with stakeholders including women ’ s representatives, religious and youth leaders in Njagbwema in Fiama Chiefdom, Kono district. The session, which aimed at soliciting the support of the community in the fight against corruption, is part of the Commission ’ s mandate to educate the public on the evils of corruption and the benefits of a corruption - free country. It also provided an opportunity for an open dialogue between the community members and the Commission on corruption and strategies to curb it. Addressing the gathering, ACC Senior Public Education Officer, Sam P. Gogra, referred to corruption as a wrong doing with devastating effects on every Sierra Leonean, especially the poor. He added that dealing with such evil demands the concerted efforts of all citizens to support the Commission. Gogra informed the gathering that most rural communities continue to suffer abject poverty, because resources intended for development and other essential services are embezzled. He also underlined some corruption offences in schools, hospitals, and the security sector. According to the officer, payment for assignments and report cards, surreptitious use of school fees subsidies, and inflation of school charges are rife in rural schools. He further mentioned that abuse of the Free Health Care Program and payment for bail are also common in rural communities. He therefore reminded the audience that the acts mentioned above are corruption offences that attract a fine not less than NLe 50000 or a jail term of five years upon conviction under the Anti - Corruption Act of 2008 amended in 2019. He therefore encouraged the stakeholders and other community participants to be vigilant in monitoring the implementation of community projects, identify every corrupt act, and demand accountability from service providers. In her contribution, Public Education Officer, Patricia J. Sannoh, mentioned that corruption was the major cause of the civil war that left a trail of devastation and destruction on every facet of society, including rural communities in the country. She stated that the ACC was therefore established in 2000 by an Act of Parliament to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption. So far, she stressed, the fight against corruption has resulted in unprecedented cash recovery of billions of Leones including other physical property under the astute leadership of the People ’ s Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala. Madam Patricia informed the attendees about the recent indictments of Christian Benjamin Karjue and Ibrahim Janneh both of whom are attached to the Koidu Government Hospital. She also mentioned the indictment of Allieu James Kanneh, Chief Foday Thollie, and Hudy Kondeh, all of Ngo Town in the Nimiyama Chiefdom, on one count of misappropriation of public property and one count of conspiracy to commit a corruption offence each. She therefore warned the stakeholders to always resist and report corruption to avoid coming into conflict with the law. Honourable Paramount Chief Sahr Y.K Briwa, who earlier received the ACC Public Education team, commended the Commission for its awareness - raising approach. He stated that communities in his chiefdom have, for most of the time, not been consulted or involved in the planning and implementation of developmental projects by development partners resulting to poor service delivery in some communities. He however pledged his unwavering support on behalf of his people to support the commission always in its fight against corruption.

2. On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) ’ s North - East Regional office held a customized engagement with staff of the Sierra Leone Roads Safety Authority (SLRSA) at their regional office in Makeni on ethics, integrity and accountability in public service. Delivering the keynote address, Fatu Florence Kamara, ACC Director North - East, emphasized the need for public officers to uphold integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their duties. She reminded the participants that corruption has negatively impacted the development efforts of Sierra Leone. This threat, she stressed, therefore requires strong inter - MDA collaboration to fight against it Director Kamara cautioned traffic wardens against unethical practices, advising them and volunteers to remain dedicated and avoid involvement in any act of corruption. She further encouraged public officials to retire when due with integrity, so they could enjoy their benefits and pensions without fear of investigation or Prosecution ACC ’ s Prevention Officer, Musa Mansaray, also spoke on workplace ethics and integrity. He said that integrity takes years to build but can be destroyed in a moment, urging his audience to safeguard the trust placed in them. He welcomed SLRSA ’ s willingness to collaborate with the ACC in organizing future ethics and integrity training sessions. Mr. Mansaray made mention of series of interventions in the traffic sector by ACC ’ s Prevention Department to enhance effective service delivery. He said the provision of a service charter for SLRSA was geared towards enhancing transparency in service delivery and therefore urged the staff present to shy away from corrupt practices. ACC ’ s Regional Office Manager, Al - Hassan Sesay, explained key corruption issues bordering on the traffic sector and gave an overview of some key offences in the Anti - Corruption Act of 2008 (Amended in 2019). He further explained the increase in punishment in the Amendment Act from a fine Le 30,000 to Le 50,000 or a five - year imprisonment for anyone found guilty of one count of corruption offence, or both. He also noted that the act allows for trial in absentia, meaning an accused person can be prosecuted even while on the run. Mr Sesay dilated on other offences including, Soliciting and Accepting an Advantage, Abuse of Office or Position, Misappropriation of Public or Donor Funds or Property, and receiving gift for corrupt purposes. He urged the staff of SLRSA to execute their job with professionalism. . In closing the session, Ambrose Tieh, an ACC intern, explained the process for reporting corruption and assured the SLRSA staff of informant protection under the law. He pointed out that making corruption reports strengthens the rule of law and enhances Sierra Leone ’ s global reputation, concluding that ‘ corruption destroys, but fighting it builds our future ’. A questions and answers session formed part of the engagement. ACC and SLRSA staff after the interac- tive engagement The ACC North - East Director and her team listening to participants ’ responses By: Ambrose Tieh, Intern NYS - Makeni Office Page 2

4. Page 4 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) Public Education Unit has conducted customized meetings with teachers and educational authorities of the Government Model and Government Rokel Secondary Schools in Freetown to convey anti - corruption messages. The two meeting stook place on the campuses of the schools on 22nd and 23rd October 2025 respectively. The engagements aimed to deepen the teachers ’ understanding of the ACC ’ s mandate and to admonish them to maintain their vital role as ambassadors of integrity in promoting ethical values and accountability within the school system. Head of Public Education Unit, Christiana Feima Jusu, addressed corruption issues within the educational sector, emphasizing that teachers play a vital role in shaping the values of pupils and instilling integrity in them. She outlined several forms of academic and examination malpractices and their corresponding penalties outlined in the Anti - Corruption Act 2008 as amended in 2019, urging teachers to actively support the fight against corruption. “ Examples of examination malpractices include the creation of unauthorized special rooms for pupils to take public exams, sex for grades, cash for grades, payment for assignment, and many more, ” she said. She informed her audiences of the several malpractice - related cases involving examiners, invigilators and teachers investigated and prosecuted by the ACC in the recent past. “ These offences are systemically hindering development in our society, and therefore the Commission is soliciting the support of teachers to kindly join the fight against them, ” she concluded. Public Education Officer, Yangie Deborah Sesay, said that the engagements form part of the Commission ’ s continuous public education drive to strengthen integrity systems and foster a culture of transparency in the education sector. She emphasized that such discussions help school authorities and teachers identify corrupt practices, promote transparency, utilize report mechanisms, and integrate integrity principles in school operations. Delivering a brief presentation on the operations of the Commission, Public Education Officer, Martina George, said that the ACC was established as an independent institution to lead the fight against corruption in Sierra Leone. In order to achieve its mandate, she said, the Commission has key departments such as Public Education and External Outreach, Prevention, Investigations, Prosecution, the National Anti - Corruption Strategy Secretariat, and Asset Declaration. She noted that these departments work to raise awareness, identify corruption risks in pubic offices, and enforce anti - corruption laws. She said that integrity in schools is vital to building a culture of honesty and responsibility, and that the ACC has been extending similar engagements to other schools to strengthen anti - corruption practices nationwide. Public Education Officer, Shaka Kamara, em- phasized that corruption and weak systems lead to economic loss, reduce investment opportunities, erode public trust and can lead to poor service delivery. In the education sector, he noted, lack of transparent procurement processes and poor oversight of examinations contributes to corruption and affect the country ’ s reputation internationally. He there- fore advised teachers to refrain from partaking in corruption - related practices, failing which they will face the full force of the law. Cross section of teachers and school authorities of the Government Model School Head of Public Education Unit Christiana Jusu speaking at the Model Secondary School

1. Contd. Page 4 11 Mobile No: 8515 on all Networks EDITORIAL TEA M EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Aiah P. M. Sourie EDITORS Sylvanus Blake Alex A. Bah LAYOUT & GRAPHICS Philippa M Davies EDITORIAL ADVISERS Augustine Foday Ngobie Patrick Sandi Abubakarr Turay 20th — 24 th October 2025 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 19 During the engagement with immigration officers The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) Kenema Regional Office on the 22 nd October 2025, held a meeting with staff of the Immigration Department in Kenema, focusing on the need for collective commitment, ethical conduct and compliance, and institutional integrity in the fight against corruption. Delivering a statement, ACC ’ s Senior Public Education Officer, Edward N. Blake, stressed the need to reinforce partnership with the Immigration Department in the national fight against corruption, and to enlighten them on the offences in the Anti - Corruption Act 2008 as amended in 2019. Mr. Blake elaborated on key corruption offences, including Misappropriation of Public Funds and Property, Abuse of Office, Abuse of Position, Conspiracy to Commit a Corruption Offence, Unexplained Wealth and Corrupt Acquisition of Wealth among others. He cautioned officers to maintain transparency and accountability in all their dealings, especially at border posts, which he described as high - risk zones for corruption vulnerabilities . He further advised the staff to establish a Gift Register as a proactive accountability tool that enhances institutional transparency and compliance. Mr. Blake reminded them about the next Assets Declaration period which runs from the 1 st January to 31 st March 2026 and urged all eligible public officers to make timely declarations of their assets, income and liabilities. ACC ’ s Public Education Officer, Patrick Hinga George, said that corruption remains a national enemy that undermines national development and threatens peace and stability. He noted that the devastating eleven - year civil war was partly rooted in corrupt practices that eroded public trust and deepened social inequalities. Mr. George pointed out that the ACC ’ s current approach to combating corruption is anchored on prevention, which involves instituting anti - corruption measures in the public and private sectors. He explained that while enforcement remains vital, the Commission also places significant emphasis on public education. He said, Immigration officers, as frontline representatives of the state, carry an enormous responsibility to uphold the nation ’ s reputation through honesty, fairness and professionalism in service delivery. Regional Head of the Immigration Department, Francis P. Kamara, expressed profound appreciation to the ACC for what he described as a timely and impactful engagement. He acknowledged the critical role of the ACC in building a transparent and accountable public sector and pledged his unwavering commitment to the anti - corruption campaign. Mr. Kamara also assured the ACC that his department would implement key recommendations shared during the engagement, including the introduction of an internal compliance mechanism and continuous staff sensitization on ethics and integrity. The customized meeting is part of the ACC ’ s broader strategy to foster institutional collaboration, strengthen preventive systems and enhance compliance with the country ’ s anti - corruption laws. Group photo after the engagement By: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC