By: Alex A. Bah, Ag. Public Relations Officer, ACC

The Director General of the National Water Resources Management Agency (NWRMA), Ing. Pierre Palmer, today 27th January 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Francis Ben Kaifala Esq., at the Commissioner’s Office, Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown.

Making his submission on the visit, Ing. Palmer prefaced by commending the Commissioner for his astute leadership and the huge anti-corruption efforts and sought the Commission’s continued support in strengthening accountability and regulatory compliance within the water resources sector.

In his response, Commissioner Kaifala congratulated Ing. Palmer on his appointment, noting the significance of younger, reform-minded leadership in modernizing public institutions. He emphasized the need to reactivate and strengthen existing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the ACC and NWRMA to enhance collaboration in oversight, compliance, and enforcement.

The Commissioner further assured Ing. Palmer of the support of the ACC’s Investigations Department to ensure that facilities under NWRMA’s mandate comply with regulatory standards. He clarified that any enforcement actions will follow due process, including the issuance of adequate notices and reasonable timelines prior to intervention.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening institutional cooperation, promoting transparency, and safeguarding Sierra Leone’s water resources through accountable and lawful governance.