2. Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., deliv- ering his statement Page 2 Honorary award presented to Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., in appreciation of his keynote address Audience at the event The Commissioner of the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC), Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., has delivered a thought - provoking keynote address on the topic "The Role of Strategic Communication in Combating Corruption" at the Annual Dinner and Awards night organized by the Association of Mass Communicators of the University of Makeni (UNIMAK). The event took place at the University ’ s Auditorium, Fatima Campus, on the 31st May, 2025. In his address, Commissioner Kaifala emphasized that combating corruption is not only a matter of enforcement and ac- countability, but also of telling the right national story. He urged mass communicators and young professionals to take the lead in projecting a beautiful and inspiring narrative of Sierra Leone - one of resilience, reform, and progress - because, as he noted, “ that is what the world will buy. ” He further underscored the importance of strategic communication as a critical tool for shaping public perception, mobiliz- ing citizens, and connecting the people ’ s struggle with the national fight against corruption. The address was warmly received by an audience of students, academics, and media professionals, who applauded the Commissioner ’ s insightful and energizing message. The event was climaxed by the presentation of an honorary award to Commissioner Kaifala, in appreciation of his powerful keynote address and the inspiration it provided to the communications students.

4. Page 4 partnership will ensure that citizens take the lead in the fight against corruption. “ Our perspective at the Ministry is that corruption is a civic issue and must be addressed with strong citizen leadership. I commend the Commissioner and the ACC for always bringing the public along in this fight. The ACC is one of the best institutions when it comes to public engagement, ” the Minister said. He added that the essence of the MoU is to amplify joint efforts and co - create activities and strategies aligned with the Commission ’ s ambitious national anti - corruption agenda. Earlier, the Coordinator of Operations, ACC, Patrick Sandi, welcomed the signing and assured the Minister that the ACC would embrace the partnership wholeheartedly, as civic education is vital in combating corruption. Citation of some of the most relevant provisions of the MoU was done by by Martina George, Communications Officer of the ACC. The MoU provided, among other things, that both institutions have agreed to rename existing Integrity Clubs set up by Commission in schools nationwide as Integrity and Civic Education Clubs, to simultaneously promote anti - corruption and civic education values. The signing and exchange e of the MoU climaxed the ceremony. Contd. From Pg. 1 Also present was Robert Banamwama, Head of the Resident Coordinator ’ s Office in Sierra Leone, who delivered remarks on behalf of the United Nations Resident Coordinator. “ We thank the ACC for this partnership. When governments take the fight against corruption seriously, it fosters trust and accountability. The UN is proud to collaborate with the ACC in strengthening prevention mechanisms, ” Banamwama said. He added that the fight against corruption is not only about enforcement but also about building resilient institutions through prevention, especially in countries like Sierra Leone that have shown great progress. Facilitator of the first session of the training, Isatou Batonon, who doublles as Officer at the UNODC Anti - Corruption Hub for Africa, provided an overview of the broader project. She stated that it aims to empower institutions that can resist corruption and contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her session focused on the fundamentals of Corruption Risk Management, its integration into Sierra Leone ’ s National Anti - Corruption Strategy, and the broader CRM process. The training also target ed investigators, prevention officers, and representatives from critical public institutions like the National Revenue Authority (NRA), the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), and the Ministry of Finance, among others. Contd. From Pg. 3

3. Page 3 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Le- o n e has hosted a a four - day training of trainers on Corruption Risk Management (CRM) supported and facilitated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The training ran from 2 nd to 5th June 2025, in the Commission ’ s Conference Room, Integrity House, Freetown. The UNODC leads global efforts against corruption through its role as guardian of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) which is the only legally - binding international anti - corruption instrument. It supports countries with legal advice, training, and co- operation to strengthen laws, promote transparency, and re- cover stolen assets. Delivering the welcome address, Deputy Commissioner of ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie, described the training as a milestone in the Commission ’ s efforts to strengthen institutional capacity to prevent corruption. He emphasized that corruption disproportionately benefits a few at the expense of the majority, hence it is critical to collectively address it. "This kind of training empowers the Commission to be more strategic and proactive in its mandate. Corruption risk manage- ment is a vital prevention tool that enables institutions to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they are exploited, ” he said. Speaking on behalf of the UNODC, Kojo Attisso, Regional Co- ordinator for West and Central Africa, expressed appreciation to the ACC for its commitment. “ When we planned this workshop, our goal was not just to build national capacity, but to eventually have Sierra Leonean experts deliver trainings in other parts of Africa. We are pleased to have Sierra Leone participate in this project, especially as many countries in this region have not been receiving such support, ” he noted. Deputy Commissioner, ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie giving his welcome statement L - R Festus NBA Robin Taylor - UNODC, Kojo Attisso - UNODC , Robert Banamwama - UN RC Office SL, Isatou Batonon - UNODC, Augustine Foday Ngobie - ACC ’ s Deputy Commission- er and Muondu Daniel - UNODC Group photo with the participants at the training By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC Contd. Pg. 4

1. Contd. Page 4 11 Mobile No: 8515 on all Networks EDITORIAL TEA M EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Abubakarr Turay EDITORS Sylvanus Blake Alex A. Bah LAYOUT & GRAPHICS Philippa M Davies EDITORIAL ADVISERS Augustine Foday Ngobie Patrick Sandi 2nd – 6th June 2025 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 07 By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC Contd. Pg. 4 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in promot- ing transparency, accountability, and citizens ’ awareness on their civic duty to support the fight against corruption. The ceremony took place at the Commission ’ s Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown, on Thursday, 5th June 2025. The MoU outlines a strategic framework or cooperation between the two institutions in intensifying (L - R: Minister of Information and Civic Education Hon. Chernor Bah and ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq . Minister of Information and Civic Educa- tion Hon. Chernor Bah and ACC Commis- sioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. displaying copies of the MoU immediately after the signing Group photo after the signing ceremony public education and civic engagement efforts around anti - corruption, good +governance, and national development through information sharing and technical collaboration. Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of the ACC, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., commended MOICE for its commitment to bringing information about governance to the people. He emphasized that corruption is a civic education issue, and therefore, the Ministry ’ s goal aligns with that of the ACC to keep the public well - informed and to inspire patriotic actions. "We don ’ t want efforts to be fragmented. This partnership allows us to tap into each other ’ s manpower and resources to ensure cohesive and impactful civic engagement, ” the Commissioner stated. The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah, welcomed the collaboration, describing it as a significant moment in the pursuit of their shared objective s. He said that this