-Under Employee Regularization Project
The Liberian government has begun implementing salary increases for civil servants across four major ministries as part of the Employee Status Regularization Project, a presidential initiative launched on July 4, 2024. Civil Service Agency Director General Josiah Joegar announced the updates during a press briefing at the Ministry of Information, Culture Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), confirming that qualified employees will now receive higher wages based on their credentials and professional backgrounds.
Salary Adjustments by Ministry
At the Ministry of Education, 9,515 out of 15,675 employees—including staff from the Monrovia Consolidated School System—have received raises, ensuring none earn below $150 per month. The government has allocated $262,300.15 monthly, totaling $3.1 million annually for these adjustments.
In the Ministry of Health, 5,612 employees have benefited from the salary top-up, supported by a monthly budget of $323,237 and an annual expenditure of $3.8 million.
The Ministry of Agriculture has seen new recruitment efforts funded at $54,523.52 per month, adding up to $657,287.40 per year.
Security Sector Salary Increases
The security sector has also undergone significant salary adjustments, with 8,380 out of 10,839 personnel receiving raises. The Liberia National Police (LNP) accounts for the largest share, with 4,656 of 5,972 officers receiving a monthly increase of $75,000 (annual: $900,000). The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) raised wages for 2,122 of 2,391 employees, costing $63,142.10 monthly ($757,714.12 annually).
Additionally, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) increased salaries for 572 of 627 agents at $25,488 per month ($300,580.80 annually), while the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) provided raises to 771 of 777 personnel, amounting to $114,766.25 monthly ($1.3 million per year). The Central Justice System also adjusted salaries for 259 of 1,072 employees, with a monthly cost of $28,590.91 ($343,090.90 annually). Collectively, the security sector’s salary enhancements require $306,984.70 per month, or $3.6 million per year.
Funding from the “Special Explorer Account”
The salary adjustments were partially financed by savings from the “Special Explorer Account,” which accumulated $89,577.60 from suspended officials who failed to declare their assets. As previously directed by President Joseph Boakai, these funds are being reallocated to support the “One Child, One Chair” initiative, ensuring schoolchildren have proper seating.
Progress on the “One Child, One Chair” Initiative
The Civil Service Agency and Ministry of Education are working together to produce and distribute over 2,000 chairs for schools nationwide. Local vocational institutions—including the National Vocational Training Center (NVTC), Buchanan Vocational Institute (BWI), and Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC)—are supplying the chairs, guaranteeing both quality and economic support for Liberian manufacturers.
This comprehensive salary restructuring aims to improve civil service welfare while reinforcing key sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and national security.
