GANTA, Nimba County – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a three-day anti-corruption training workshop for local government officials from Nimba, Lofa, and Bong counties.
By D. Franklin Doloquee
The training is part of the project “Empowering Citizens and Communities to Foster Social Accountability and Transparency in Governance and Public Service Delivery.”
Held in Ganta, the training aims to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in local governance. Participants include county superintendents, community leaders, and representatives from various government departments.
Alexandra K. Zoe, Executive Chairperson of the LACC, opened the workshop by highlighting its purpose. “This training will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the LACC.
It will provide local government officials with the tools they need to navigate their duties without succumbing to corruption,” she said. She added that the workshop would focus on ethical practices, legal frameworks, and mechanisms to report and address corruption.
Assistant Minister for Research and Development Planning at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, D. Emmanuel Wheinyue, emphasized the importance of accountability at the local level. “Local authorities must understand their functions and the laws they are bound to follow. Only then can we foster a culture of accountability,” he stated.
He warned officials to think critically about their decisions, noting, “You will be held accountable for both your actions and inactions.”
Participants engaged in interactive sessions and real-life case studies, exploring the impacts of corruption and strategies to promote transparency. A participant from Nimba County said, “We want our communities to trust that the resources meant for development are being managed responsibly.”
The training also featured guest speakers from civil society and transparency groups who shared best practices in ethical governance. As part of the program, participants will develop localized action plans to address corruption and improve public service delivery in their counties.
UNDP’s support includes providing educational materials and technical resources, with plans to expand the training to other regions. Stakeholders also discussed integrating accountability principles into local governance systems and civic education.
The LACC reiterated its mandate to pursue public servants for corrupt acts, including those who have left office, as part of a wider push for national accountability. Chairperson Zoe said, “Our mandate extends beyond mere oversight; we are here to ensure that those in positions of trust are held accountable for their actions.”
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