The plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Health (MOH), and the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to appear before it next Thursday to provide explanations on issues affecting the education and health sectors.
Plenary’s decision stems from a communication submitted by Maryland County’s electoral district #2 Representative, Anthony F. Williams, requesting the appearance of the relevant institutions to address the prolonged delay in the payment of teachers’ salaries, particularly the United States Dollar (USD) component, and to provide accurate data on volunteer teachers, nurses, and doctors included on the Government of Liberia’s payroll for FY 2025/2026.
In his communication, Representative Williams requested the House to invite the Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, the Minister of Education, and the Minister of Health, along with their principal deputies and controllers, to appear before the august body at the earliest possible sitting.
According to the lawmaker, the request is prompted by growing concerns from teachers across the country—particularly in Maryland County—regarding delays in receiving the USD portion of their salaries dating back to October 2025. He noted that many teachers have not received this component for several months, resulting in significant financial hardship and affecting their ability to meet basic family and professional obligations.
The communication further seeks clarity on the number of volunteer teachers, nurses, and doctors who have been placed on the government payroll in 2025 and 2026, as well as those still awaiting inclusion.
Representative Williams emphasized that at a time when the government has publicly committed to strengthening the education and health sectors, such salary delays risk undermining morale, classroom effectiveness, healthcare delivery, and the overall quality of public services.
To ensure transparency, accuracy, and accountability, the lawmaker also requested that the MOE, MOH, and CSA present updated and detailed data on all volunteer teachers and nurses, including their names, assigned schools or health facilities, and dates of inclusion on the payroll.
Plenary agreed that the matter is urgent and directly affects the stability of the nation’s education and health systems. The appearance of the concerned officials, lawmakers said, will enable the House to establish the facts, understand existing challenges, and recommend appropriate actions to safeguard the welfare of teachers and health workers, as well as the integrity of the national payroll.
