The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Monday, December 9, 2024 as “International Anti-Corruption Day”, to be celebrated on Friday, December 6, 2024, throughout the territorial confines of the Republic as “Working Holiday”. According to a Foreign Ministry release, this year marks the 21^st Commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day in Liberia, and will be celebrated under the National theme: “Uniting with Youth against Corruption: Shaping tomorrow’s Integrity”. According to the Presidential proclamation, the significance of the observance of the International Anti-Corruption Day, is to raise awareness about corruption and promote anti-corruption Day campaign Activities; including the role of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAD), in combating and preventing it.

The proclamation states that, the Government of Liberia established the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission through an Act of the Legislature and further developed a policy Framework and a comprehensive strategy that outlines the preventive, educational and enforcement measures to combat corruption throughout Liberia. The proclamation further stated that corruption in both the public and private sector of a nation undermines the national and international framework of good governance which seeks to promote economic development. The proclamation indicated that this year’s event will Kick-off with a parade beginning at 8:0’clock ante meridian at the Vamoma House, followed by an indoor program at the Monrovia City Hall, commencing at 10: o’clock ante meridian in commemorating the Day. The Proclamation therefore calls upon all Government Ministries, agencies, local and international organizations, United Nations Organs in Liberia, and the general public to join the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, in collaboration with Civil Society organizations and the National Integrity Forum, to plan and implement appropriate programs befitting the occasion.