26/12/2025
Relief Across Liberia as Civil Servants Receive Stable Pay for the First Time in Years
A wave of relief and renewed confidence is spreading across Liberia’s public sector, as the Civil Service Agency (CSA) announces that civil servants have been fully paid in advance for all 12 months of 2025 — a move being described as a major turnaround from years of salary delays and financial uncertainty.
CSA Director General, Dr. Josiah Joekai, made the disclosure in a holiday message to government workers, emphasizing that the long-standing struggle of late salaries, arrears, and panic at month-end has finally shifted under the current administration.
“For the record, civil servants’ salaries are unprecedentedly current, and we have paid for the 12 months in 2025,” Dr. Joekai declared. “The Government has no burden of crediting money to pay civil servants.”
For teachers, nurses, security personnel, county health workers, public-school administrators, junior staff, and thousands of others who have depended on government pay as their only economic lifeline, this announcement signals not just progress — but dignity restored.
Many civil servants across various ministries and agencies have quietly expressed that knowing salaries are secured offers a peace of mind not felt in several years. Household planning, loan repayment, healthcare needs, and school fees — normally strained by delayed pay — are expected to be easier to manage.
Dr. Joekai clarified that while a small number of workers may still face isolated issues — such as payroll record errors or account adjustments — these are normal administrative matters and are already being addressed.
“Issues reported to the CSA are being resolved, which is an acceptable practice. Any unresolved issues must be reported directly to the CSA.”
He encouraged civil servants to report concerns through formal CSA channels rather than relying on rumors or politically-driven commentary.
The CSA Boss did not hold back when addressing what he described as politically-motivated misinformation circulating online.
“To the smartphone and Facebook politicians, your dangerous propaganda and malicious behavior should remain in 2025,” he warned, noting that public confusion created by online narratives often prevents workers from receiving accurate updates.
A Holiday Message of Appreciation
Closing his message, Dr. Joekai extended warm wishes to public workers who continue to serve the nation in hospitals, offices, schools, and communities across Liberia.
“Happy Holidays to our hardworking civil servants!” he said, recognizing them as the backbone of government service delivery.
About the Civil Service Agency
The Civil Service Agency is the government institution mandated to manage and regulate Liberia’s public workforce — ensuring professional standards, payroll integrity, and effective human resource operations for thousands of civil servants nationwide.
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