Nimba County, August 7, 2025 — The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), in partnership with UNDP Liberia, has launched a two-day media training workshop in Nimba County aimed at enhancing investigative journalism and deepening community engagement in the fight against corruption.
The workshop brings together 30 journalists and 15 representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country, with each county represented by two journalists. Participants are receiving specialized training from officials of the LACC, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), and a team of legal and media experts.
In his opening remarks, PUL President Julius Kanubah praised the initiative and reiterated the union’s commitment to supporting anti-corruption efforts through ethical and investigative reporting.
“We are committed to working with the LACC, UNDP Liberia, and other partners to reinvigorate investigative journalism in the country,” Kanubah said.
Representing the LACC, Ms. Vivian S. Akoto, Executive Assistant and Program Manager in the Office of the Executive Chairperson, emphasized the Commission’s belief in empowering citizens and local communities as a vital strategy in tackling corruption.
“Access to information and strong investigative journalism are key tools in holding power accountable and promoting transparency,” Akoto noted.
The training workshop is part of a broader national strategy by the LACC to foster integrity, transparency, and accountability through collaboration with the media and civil society. By equipping journalists and CSO actors with the skills and resources needed to uncover and report corruption, the Commission aims to build a stronger, more engaged public front against impunity.
Participants in the workshop are expected to return to their respective counties as advocates for accountability, playing an active role in strengthening Liberia’s anti-corruption infrastructure at both national and grassroots levels.
