The Minister of Labour, Cooper W. Kruah, has outlined the Ministry’s strategic direction, priorities, and alignment with national development objectives, including the ARREST Agenda.
Mr. Kruah said the Ministry remains committed to protect workers, promote employment, and ensure decent work for all Liberians.
He made the disclosure at the opening of the Ministry of Labour (MoL) Senior Management Annual Retreat 2026.
The retreat was held at the NASSCORP Guest House in Kakata City, Margibi County, under the theme: “From Plan to Impactful Performance.”
Kruah: “Effective leadership is measured not by the quality of plans alone, but by consistent and meaningful performance. The true value of this plan will not be judged in this retreat room, but the safety of workplaces.”
He said real impact of the Retreat will be reflected in the fairness of labour inspections, the speed and integrity of dispute resolution, the dignity afforded to migrant workers, and improved employment prospects for youth and women.
Kruah meanwhile, challenged every department and director to focus on outcomes rather than activities, adding: “The critical question must be: What will be different for the Liberian people, because of what we do?”
He said success should be measured not by the number of inspections conducted, but by how many workplaces become safer and more compliant.
He further said no single department can implement the Ministry’s strategy alone.
Mr. Kruah highlighted the need for strong collaboration with other government ministries and agencies, employers, trade unions, development partners, and the private sector.
While underscoring the importance of results, Mr. Kruah cautioned against compromising core values.
“Performance without integrity is dangerous; efficiency without fairness is unacceptable, and authority without service is abuse.”
He reminded senior managers that the Ministry is not merely a regulatory institution, but a guardian of human dignity. As such, every interaction with workers, employers, and citizens, must reflect professionalism, respect, and transparency.
He then assured the public that the Ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan represents a firm promise to government, development partners, and, most importantly, to the Liberian people to translate plans into tangible and lasting improvements in the world of work.