President Bio Receives Anti-Corruption Commission Annual Report Commends Progress in Making Corruption "Risky and Dangerous"
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has formally received the Anti-Corruption Commission’s 2024 Annual Report, commending the Commission’s leadership and staff for their ongoing efforts in advancing Sierra Leone’s fight against corruption. This marks the seventh consecutive year the ACC has submitted its annual report to the President, as mandated by the Anti-Corruption Act of 2002.
Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie, presenting the report, highlighted notable progress in investigations, prosecutions, strategic partnerships, and institutional reforms throughout 2024.
"You have made corruption in Sierra Leone not only unfashionable but also risky and dangerous. This is why Sierra Leone continues to receive global recognition for our progress in governance." — President Julius Maada Bio
President Bio assured the Commission of his full support and unwavering political will, describing it as “a tough job” that his administration is proud to back. Sierra Leone’s anti-corruption progress has been recognised internationally, with improving scores on global governance and transparency indices.
