The Governance Commission on December 9, 2025, joined other integrity institutions across Liberia in observance of the International Anti-corruption Day. Organized by the Office of the Ombudsman at the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, the celebration was held under the national theme: “Uniting the youth against corruption; instilling integrity in our future leaders for a peaceful, inclusive, and a prosperous Liberia.” The 2025 celebration was held under the global theme: “Uniting with
Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” As part of activities that characterized the commemoration, the oversight Commissioner of the National Integrity System (NIS) Mandate Area of the Governance Commission, Mathew B. Kollie, Jr., called on Liberians to demonstrate integrity at their private and public workplaces. He emphasized that integrity is the anchor of institutional effectiveness.
“We need to uphold the idea of reform. Without integrity, reforms collapse under suspicion. With integrity, reforms become credible, resilient, and transformative,” Kollie stressed when he delivered a special statement at the program in commemoration of the day. He intimated: “On this International Anti-Corruption Day, we gather in Liberia and across the world to reaffirm our commitment to fighting corruption and advancing governance reform”. Speaking further, Hon. Kollie reminded Liberians that corruption is not simply a ‘matter of individual misconduct’ but also a ‘systemic challenge’ that undermines trust, weakens institutions, and erodes the foundation of democratic governance.
Delivering his special statement on the topic, ‘Dialogue on Governance Reform, Decentralization, and Ethical Governance in Achieving the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development’, Commissioner Kollie averred that the ARREST Agenda strongly supports integrity, institutional reforms and the fight against corruption. The International Anti-Corruption Day celebration on commenced with street parade from Catholic and ELWA Junctions and was climaxed by an indoor program.
