The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), in collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has organised a four-day training programme on Code of Conduct, Ethics and Integrity for Directors and officers of the Ministry.

The training, held from 11th to 14th August 2026 at the Minister’s Conference Room, was aimed at strengthening participants’ understanding of ethical standards, integrity and Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.

Speaking at the opening session, the Commissioner of CHRAJ, Mr. Joseph Akanjolor Whittal, stressed the importance of public officers adhering to the Code of Conduct, Ethics and Integrity of the Public Service. He noted that this required public officers to have a clear understanding of Ghana’s current anti-corruption framework.

He explained that the training was intended, among other things, to equip officers with the knowledge needed to protect themselves from becoming victims of corrupt practices. He also encouraged participants to comply with the law by declaring their assets and liabilities.

The Technical Advisor to the Commission on Anti-Corruption, Mr. Stephen Azantilow, took participants through Ghana’s various anti-corruption frameworks. He explained that some shortcomings identified in the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) had necessitated the introduction of the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP).

According to him, NEACAP provides a strategic framework for promoting integrity and transparency and preventing corruption in governance. Its key areas of focus include education and capacity building, prevention, investigation and enforcement.

Other topics covered during the training included ethical leadership and organisational culture under the Public Sector Institutional Performance (PSIP) framework, the Generic Code of Conduct, Asset and Liability Declaration, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the Gift Policy.

Participants also engaged in case studies and question-and-answer sessions, providing them with the opportunity to seek clarification on issues relating to ethics, integrity and their responsibilities as public officers.

Other facilitators included Madam Eugenia Appiah, Chief Investigator, and Madam Amanda Kasim, Senior Investigator, both of CHRAJ.

In his closing remarks, the Chief Director of MoFA, Mr. Paul Siameh expressed appreciation to CHRAJ for selecting the Ministry as one of the five institutions to benefit from the training. He urged participants to take the asset declaration process seriously and comply with the relevant requirements to avoid potential complications.

The training forms part of efforts to strengthen ethical leadership, accountability and integrity within the Public Service and promote a culture that supports transparency and responsible public administration.