The Ministry of Labor has officially launched its five-year strategic plan, 2025—2029, under the theme, “Creating Decent Jobs and Employment for a Stable Labor Market and Economic Growth”. It was held at the Ministry of Labor, EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia, over the weekend.
Minister of Labor Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah said the five-year strategic plan is intended to create development programs across the country.
According to Minister Kruah, the strategic plan is to provide the structure approach for organizations in labor issues and to produce good workplans and working relationship among employees.
At the same time, The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Nagbe Koon, has pledged the full support of the Legislature towards the successful implementation of the Ministry of Labor’s five-year strategic plan.
The Speaker made the commitment during the official launch of the plan, which is designed to reshape the labor sector and align with the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
Speaking at the launch of the strategic plan Speaker Koon described the strategic plan as “timely and essential,” emphasizing its role as a clear roadmap for labor sector reforms that prioritize worker protection, youth and women empowerment, and sustainable economic growth.
“This strategic plan is timely and essential. It provides a clear roadmap for the labor sector, aligning strongly with the Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development,” he stated. “It reflects our shared commitment to building a labor system that protects workers, empowers our youth and women, and contributes meaningfully to economic growth and national development.”
He reassured stakeholders that the House of Representatives is prepared to provide the necessary legislative backing to transform the plan from policy into actionable reality.
