Announces Reduction In His Salary By 40 Percenta

Announces Reduction In His Salary By 40 Percent
This was disclosed in a statement shared on the website of the Liberian Government, saying the move aligned with Boakai’s commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security.

The statement partly read, “In fulfillment of his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary.

According to the President, the announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in strengthening government accountability and demonstrating solidarity with the people of the nation.

The Liberian leader said the move is aimed at setting a precedent for responsible governance and nation-building.”

This comes days after some lawmakers arrived at the parliament in tricycles popularly known as ‘Keke’ in protest against the non-payment of funds for their vehicles by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.


said the announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in strengthening government accountability and demonstrating solidarity with the citizens.

The President also pledged to empower the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to ensure that public servants’ salaries are in line with the current state of the nation and that workers receive fair compensation for their contributions to the country.

Earlier on Thursday, Boakai officially launched the Employee Status Regularization Programme aimed at enhancing employment and payroll transparency and accountability within the government

The programme represents a crucial step towards creating a more efficient, transparent, and accountable civil service.

Boakai is currently in Nigeria for the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS

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