MONROVIA – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has emphasized the critical role of young people in the fight against corruption, as the country joins the global community to commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day.
The government of Liberia through its national Anti-Corruption body, the Liberia Anti-Corruption (LACC) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 join the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day, a day set aside to reflect on collective responsibility to fight corruption and to renew our commitment to building a society governed by integrity, accountability, and equal opportunity.
This year, Liberia celebrates under the theme: Uniting with Youth Against Corruption for a Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Liberia.”
Authority said, “This theme is not only timely it is urgent, strategic, and deeply relevant to the future of our country.
The event began with a Grand March for Anti-Corruption awareness from Boulevard Junction to the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, followed by an indoor ceremony with panel discussions, debates on selected topics, launching of Anti-Corruption book among others.
The event draw together over 200 participants, including diplomatic community, civil Society Actors, government officials, civic actors, students, professionals, and Liberians from diverse backgrounds who believe in the fight against corruption.
Speaking at the event, LACC Executive Chairperson, Madam Alexandra K. Zoe, stressed that corruption remains a major threat to Liberia’s peace and stability, and urged young people to take an active role in promoting integrity and accountability.
“Youth are not bystanders-they are central drivers of integrity and accountability,” Zoe said. “The fight against corruption in Liberia cannot be won without the active leadership and participation of young people.”
Cllr. Zoe highlighted the devastating impact of corruption on Liberia’s development, including the denial of access to quality education, healthcare, jobs, and opportunities for young people.
She emphasized that a peaceful and inclusive Liberia requires a governance system anchored in transparency, and that public resources must benefit all, not just a select few.
The LACC Chairperson outlined the Commission’s efforts to strengthen Liberia’s integrity system, including improving investigative capacity, expanding awareness and community outreach, and enhancing the digitization of the Asset Declaration and Verification Regime.
Addressing young people, Zoe said: “You are the frontline defenders of Liberia’s future. When you refuse to pay a bribe, you take a stand for integrity. When you demand transparency in school, in government, or in your community, you become agents of change.”
The LACC is calling on all youth groups, student unions, academic institutions, and community leaders to partner with the Commission to build a movement where integrity becomes fashionable, accountability becomes a daily practice, and corruption is rejected, not normalized.
“Fellow Liberians, the fight against corruption is not the responsibility of one institution, one administration, or one political party,” Zoe declared. “It is a national responsibility. Let us unite, not divide. Let us build, not destroy. Let us aspire to a future where every child-regardless of background -has a fair chance to succeed.”
The commemoration event was attended by government officials, development partners, civil society organizations, and young people, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against corruption and the promotion of integrity and accountability in Liberia.
At the onset of her speech, the LACC boss said: “Today, we join the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day, a day set aside to reflect on our collective responsibility to fight corruption and to renew our commitment to building a society governed by integrity, accountability, and equal opportunity. This year, Liberia celebrates under the theme: Uniting with Youth Against Corruption for a Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Liberia.” This theme is not only timely it is urgent, strategic, and deeply relevant to the future of our country”.
She noted that youth are the “heartbeat of Liberia’s Transformation Liberia”, constituting more than 70% of Liberia’s population under the age of 35.
“Our youth represent our greatest resource-our innovators, our dreamers, our future leaders. But they are also the group most affected by corruption. When corruption steals from the national budget, it is the youth who lose access to quality education, healthcare, jobs, roads, and opportunities.”
She said further: “And so, as we gather today, we want to send a clear message: The fight against corruption in Liberia cannot be won without the active leadership and participation of young people. They are not bystanders-they are central drivers of integrity and accountability.”