09/10/2025
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Marks World Post Day Amidst Challenges
Othello Sarweh Nimely
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications joined the rest of the world on Thursday to commemorate World Post Day, but the event turned into a moment of reflection and testimony-sharing as officials lamented poor logistics and financial constraints affecting the sector.
The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Monrovia, brought together staff and officials who acknowledged the enormous challenges facing the postal service but expressed optimism for a brighter future.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister, Sekou Kormah, who was absent from the event, Deputy Minister for Administration, Augustine Karpeh, assured workers that the Ministry is engaging with the Ministry of Finance to seek improvements in salaries and overall working conditions.
Deputy Minister Karpeh also highlighted the suspension of postal services to the United States one of Liberia’s key postal destinations, as a major concern that the Ministry is striving to address.
Despite the financial and operational difficulties, Deputy Minister for Operations, Jenebah Paasewe, encouraged postal workers to remain committed and dedicated to their duties. She urged them to continue delivering quality services to the public with professionalism and hope.
“We must continue to serve with commitment, ensuring that postal services remain reliable and accessible to everyone, everywhere, at all times,” Deputy Minister Passawe said.
This year’s World Post Day was celebrated globally under the theme “Post for People: Local Service, Global Reach.” The day, observed annually on October 9, marks the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 and aims to highlight the vital role postal services play in connecting communities and fostering economic development.
The program celebrated in Liberia was held under challenging conditions, as speakers addressed the audience without the aid of a PA system microphone, making it difficult for participants to clearly hear their messages.
In Liberia, the commemoration served as both a reminder of the importance of the postal sector and a call for renewed government support to ensure that the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications can fulfill its mandate effectively in an increasingly digital world.
