MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The University of Liberia Faculty and Staff Association (ULFASA) has reaffirmed its ongoing work boycott, directing faculty and staff to disengaged from academic and administrative activities until the demands of its General Assembly are fully addressed.
In a press statement issued Sunday, August 9, 2026, ULFASA said it had not held discussions on how its demands could be resolved and maintained that its resolution adopted on July 17 remains active and enforceable.
The association’s position raises fresh concerns over the continuing disruption of activities at Liberia’s premier public university, with ULFASA insisting that faculty and staff should not return to work until a satisfactory resolution is reached.
ULFASA acknowledged a meeting convened by the Minister of State to address President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s commitment to the renovation and upgrading of the University of Liberia. The association welcomed what it described as the Visitor’s initial action but indicated that the move had not resolved the broader issues underlying its work action.
The faculty and staff body also accused individuals within the university of attempting to undermine its position by encouraging members to return to work.
ULFASA described such efforts as an attempt to compel its members to report for duty and issued what it called a “final warning” to those allegedly involved.
The association warned that it would take targeted action against individuals confirmed to be deliberately undermining decisions reached by its General Assembly.
The statement further disclosed that ULFASA is exploring administrative and legal options to ensure that the resolutions of its General Assembly are implemented.
The association said it would continue engaging President Boakai, in his capacity as Visitor of the University of Liberia, in search of what it described as a lasting solution to the problems confronting the institution.
As part of its latest directive, ULFASA instructed all faculty and staff to remain disengaged from academic and administrative activities until the demands of the General Assembly are fully fulfilled.
It specifically ordered that university offices and academic units remain closed and declared that no academic or administrative employee should report to work.
The association also urged its members to remain calm and rely on official ULFASA communication channels for further instructions.
The renewed position comes amid longstanding concerns surrounding conditions at the University of Liberia, including demands linked to institutional development and the administration’s commitment to renovating and upgrading the university.
The dispute now places additional pressure on university leadership and the government to find a negotiated solution capable of restoring normal academic and administrative operations.
ULFASA’s latest statement suggests that the association is prepared to maintain its position while simultaneously pursuing administrative and legal avenues to enforce the decisions of its General Assembly.
The continuing standoff could have significant consequences for students, academic programs and university operations if a settlement is not reached.
For now, ULFASA has made its position clear. Faculty and staff are to remain away from work until the association’s demands are addressed, leaving the government and university leadership under growing pressure to resolve the impasse.
