By: Amie Massaquoi, Information Officer, ACC
The National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat has conducted a monitoring exercise of the Integrity Management Committee (IMC) of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to assess the Commission’s implementation of the NACS framework.
The engagement, held on the 18th September 2025, in the Commission’s conference room, provided an opportunity for the Committee to present updates on institutional reforms, system strengthening, and initiatives aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency in the Commission’s operations.
In his welcome remarks, the Deputy Commissioner of the ACC, Augustine Foday Ngobie, underscored the significance of the NACS, stressing that the IMC has a duty to ensure that the Commission consistently upholds operational transparency and ethical standards. “In order to maintain public confidence in the ACC, the Integrity Management Committee should make sure the Strategy is fully adopted,” he emphatically said. Mr. Ngobie also noted that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) including the ACC itself, should be encouraged to treat the implementation process with utmost seriousness.
Explaining the purpose of the exercise, Director of the NACS Secretariat, Mariama Navo, said the monitoring exercise is designed to ensure full compliance with the NACS framework by all MDAs. She emphasized that the ACC must demonstrate leadership by example if the Strategy is to succeed nationwide. “The ACC leads the promotion of transparency, and by strengthening its internal systems, the Commission’s full adoption of the Strategy will inspire others to comply,” Madam Navo remarked. She further commended the ACC for notable progress made in its auditing and procurement functions.
Highlighting both achievements and remaining challenges, the Deputy Director of NACS, Wilfred Bangura, acknowledged the Commission’s strides in operationalizing recommendations, particularly in strengthening internal controls. He noted that progress across MDAs, including the ACC, is being assessed through a compliance matrix. “We acknowledge the progress ACC has made in operationalizing the recommendations, especially in strengthening internal systems,” he said, while urging continuous efforts to close existing gaps.
The exercise concluded with both parties agreeing to reinforce compliance and adopting stronger follow-up measures to ensure the full realization of the NACS goals. The Secretariat will continue similar engagements with other institutions in the coming weeks.
