By Lewis S Teh

Bendu Conneh, a Register Nurse working at the government-run hospital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa county has emerged as the winner among five finalists in this year’s Integrity Icon Award organized by Accountability Lab Liberia.

Accountability Lab Liberia is a global trans local network that makes governance work for people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders, and accountable institutions.

According to the civil society organization, the goal is to have a world in which resources are used wisely, decision benefits vast majority of citizens and people live secure lives.

” I’m overwhelmed with this award; I never thought people were watching the little things I was doing. I want to call on everyone in both private and public sectors to perform their duties with honesty, and fairness because integrity comes when no one is watching”, she said.

Delivering the keynote address, Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, Urban Sjostrom encouraged the five finalists to serve as agents of change at their respective places of work.

“As you have been celebrated here today for exercising honesty, we look forward to seeing you becoming the change in the discharge of your duties”, Amb Sjostrom urged the participants.

Article originally published in The New Dawn Liberia