The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has organised a training programme to strengthen ethics, integrity and accountability among directors and officers of the Ministry.
The two-day training on the Code of Conduct, Ethics and Integrity, held from August 11 to 14, 2026, focused on key issues including ethical leadership, asset declaration, conflict of interest, the Gift Policy and Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
CHRAJ Urges Public Officers to Uphold Integrity
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Akanjolor Whittal encouraged public officials to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity while performing their duties.
He also reminded participants of their legal responsibilities, particularly the requirement to properly declare their assets and liabilities in accordance with Ghana’s laws.
According to him, compliance with ethical and legal obligations is essential to strengthening public trust and promoting transparency within government institutions.
MoFA Encourages Compliance With Asset Declaration Rules
The Chief Director of MoFA, Paul Siameh, expressed appreciation to CHRAJ for selecting the Ministry among five public institutions to benefit from the capacity-building programme.
He urged participants to treat the asset declaration process seriously and ensure that all relevant requirements are properly fulfilled to avoid possible legal or administrative challenges.
The training forms part of broader efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency, ethical leadership and good governance in Ghana’s Public Service.
It is also expected to equip public officials with practical knowledge to identify and manage conflicts of interest, comply with the Code of Conduct and support Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption.
Source: newsthemegh.com