07/10/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MOFAWA Debunks Propaganda Against The Senior Management And Leadership Of The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia – October 7, 2025: The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Workers Association (MOFAWA) has been drawn to a recent publication by Mr. G. Watson Richards of Verity Online News, which contains several misleading and unsubstantiated claims intended to cast aspersions on the integrity and professionalism of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and its leadership.
The article alleges a pattern of “covert deployments, political favoritism, and internal manipulation” under the leadership of Her Excellency Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
MOFAWA categorically rejects these allegations as malicious, unfounded, and grossly misleading. They do not reflect the realities within the Ministry or the significant progress being made under the current administration.
As representatives of the workforce, MOFAWA wishes to clarify the following for the record:
1. Institutional Reforms and Staff Welfare
Under the stewardship of Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Ministry has embarked on a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at improving professionalism, transparency, and efficiency. The workforce has witnessed tangible progress in staff welfare, operational systems, and opportunities for advancement.
For the first time in recent history, over 30 employees have been appointed to serve in Liberia’s Foreign Missions abroad—many of whom were recommended through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Workers Association (MOFAWA). This demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity, merit-based advancement, and equitable representation across the workforce.
2. Promotion and Remuneration Improvement
In addition to foreign mission appointments, several in-house staff who have diligently served the Ministry were recently promoted based on merit and years of service. Furthermore, through constructive engagement between MOFAWA and the Ministry’s Administration, the minimum salary for certain categories of staff has been increased from USD 118 to USD 250, as part of a phased approach to address long-standing disparities and implement the principles of the Decent Work Act.
3. Collaborative Work Environment
Contrary to the publication’s insinuations of fear and manipulation, the current environment within the Ministry is one of collaboration, open dialogue, and institutional renewal. Employees continue to perform their duties with dedication and patriotic zeal, guided by the collective vision of projecting Liberia’s image positively on the global stage.
4. Capacity Building and Professional Development
In recent months, more than 40 staff members have benefited from foreign exchange and short-term training programs, with nominations drawn from across the Ministry’s departments. These opportunities reflect the leadership’s continued investment in building a competent and globally competitive diplomatic workforce.
5. International Engagement and Representation
The leadership of MOFAWA has also been privileged to participate in high-level international engagements, including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Liberia Diaspora Conference. Such participation underscores the Ministry’s recognition of the workforce’s relevance in advancing Liberia’s diplomatic objectives at home and abroad.
While we acknowledge that, like any public institution, challenges exist—many of which are systemic and tied to broader national administrative processes—the narrative of “institutional collapse” presented in the said article is both false and inaccurate.
The MOFAWA remains confident in the leadership of Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti and the senior management team, whose focus on reform, inclusivity, and staff development has significantly strengthened the Ministry’s internal systems and boosted morale among employees.
We therefore urge members of the public and the media to exercise responsibility and verify information before publication, as misinformation of this nature undermines not only the integrity of the Ministry but also the collective efforts of its hardworking employees.
The MOFAWA will, in due course, hold a press briefing to provide further clarification and afford members of the press the opportunity to engage directly with staff representatives.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Workers Association (MOFAWA) remains committed to professionalism, transparency, and national service, and will continue to support initiatives that advance the interests of the Liberian people through effective diplomacy and institutional growth.
Signed: ___________________________
Elvera M. F. Tarr
Secretary General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Workers Association (MOFAWA), Monrovia, Liberia
