GGML, PCCB team up for anti-graft drive

Geita. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has partnered with the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) for a four-day workshop that seeks to raise awareness on corruption in business and other activities.

The workshop allows stakeholders to discuss about law and company policies with the goal of preventing and combating corruption and bribery.

Geita District Commissioner, Mr Hashim Komba, who opened the workshop on Monday on behalf of the Regional Commissioner said implementing anti-corruption policies and standards in business practices will help to eradicate the vice.

"Our President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is leading the charge in the battle against corruption, which is a critical issue,” he said.

“By implementing anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies and standards into the business practices, GGML is supporting efforts in fighting the corruption. We must critically consider how projects put in place in Geita can be successfully carried out without corruption,” he said, adding that a corruption-free nation will draw more foreign investors and spur economic growth.

GGML acting managing director, Mr Ashraf Suryaningrat, highlighted the impact of corruption to democratic stability and economic growth in any nation.

"This workshop is very integral to the development of our region and the nation at large,” he said, urging individual commitment in the fight against corruption.

He further added that the anti-bribery and anti-corruption training workshop will impart skills and knowledge to the participants coming from different sectors both private and public, on the importance of the fight against corruption and bribery.