MONROVIA – In a move aimed at improving education and reinforcing accountability within Liberia’s public service, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai announced on Monday, March 17, 2025, that the Civil Service Agency (CSA) has successfully blocked the salaries of government officials who failed to comply with the national asset declaration mandate. This step is in line with the President’s ongoing commitment to transparency and good governance.
The blocked funds, totaling approximately $90,808.56, will not remain stagnant. In a strategic initiative, President Boakai has directed the CSA to collaborate with the Ministry of Finance & Development Planning (MFDP) to establish an escrow account. These funds will be reallocated to the “One Child, One Chair” Presidential Initiative, which seeks to improve learning conditions in Liberia’s primary and secondary schools.
“This initiative is not just about ensuring compliance with government regulations, but also about making a direct impact on the lives of our children,” President Boakai said. By repurposing the blocked salaries, the government aims to provide schools in need with new chairs, a vital component to enhancing the learning experience for students across the country.
Furthering the goal of ensuring accountability, the President has also mandated that similar measures be applied to officials of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) who have yet to comply with the asset declaration directive. Their withheld salaries will similarly be redirected toward supporting the education initiative.
The President’s decision to allocate the blocked salaries to a critical social program highlights his administration’s dedication to both fostering integrity in the public sector and investing in the country’s future through improved education. President Boakai called on all public officials to comply with asset declaration regulations, emphasizing that this will contribute to greater accountability in Liberia’s public service.
