By Domingo Dargbeh
Government is expected to retire 2,718 public employees across 67 spending entities effective December 31.
Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director-General, Josiah F. Joekai, made the pronouncement on Tuesday, November 10, during Ministry of Information regular press briefing in Monrovia.
Joekai said, the final number was confirmed following a nationwide pre-retirement counseling, and data collection exercise CSA conducted jointly with the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP).
He explained how the verified figure represents a reduction from more than 6,000 employees initially identified for retirement based on age and health conditions.
The ministries of Education and Health remain the most affected sectors, although specialized personnel in critical services may be retained for up to two years to prevent disruptions.
Joekai assured retirees of government’s commitment to ensure a dignified transition, while eligible retirees are expected to begin receiving pension benefits from NASSCORP effective January, 2027.
CSA has also requested funding from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for a retirement ‘handshake package’ to support departing employees.
The exercise forms part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s civil service reform agenda to clean payroll, eliminate ghost names, and create employment opportunities for younger professionals.
