LACC, Education Ministry to integrate Anti-Corruption/ Integrity  Lessons into Curriculum for Young Students

In a landmark move aimed at nurturing a culture of honesty and accountability among Liberia’s youth, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has partnered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to embed integrity-based lessons into the national school curriculum.

The session was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the LACC’s headquarters. Officials from the Ministry was led by Mrs. Julia K. Sandiman-Gbeyai, Director of Curriculum Development, and Mr. J. Emmanuel Milton, Subject Specialist. The two institutions convened to review and validate a new set of educational materials designed to introduce anti-corruption concepts to primary school students, a initiative that aligns with a presidential mandate to emphasize ethical education as a cornerstone of national reform.

LACC Executive Chairperson Cllr. Alexandra K. Zoe highlighted the transformative potential of the program stating that “Corruption undermines the very foundation of our nation, “By teaching children the value of integrity early on, we are planting the seeds for a future generation of honest, responsible citizens.”

The Anti-Corruption Manual will be integrated into the existing Social Studies curriculum and tailored for students in Grades 1 through 6.

Key topics to be introduced include:

• Helping Our Country by Being Honest

• Why We Should Not Take Things That Don’t Belong to Us

• Telling the Truth Even When It’s Hard

• Being a Good Citizen

• Why Corruption Is Bad for Our Country

This initiative aims to make ethical concepts relatable to young minds while encouraging personal accountability and national pride by promoting integrity at a young age.

 Once launched, Liberia will be among the few countries in West Africa to systematically introduce anti-corruption education at the primary school level.