Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary, aligning with his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security.
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This move comes days after lawmakers protested the non-payment of funds for their vehicles by arriving at parliament in tricycles.
According to a statement on the Liberian Government’s website, President Boakai said, “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.”
“The announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in strengthening government accountability and demonstrating solidarity with the people of the nation,” the statement read.
President Boakai aims to set a precedent for responsible governance and nation-building. He has also pledged to empower the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to ensure public servants’ salaries align with the current state of the nation, ensuring fair compensation for their contributions.
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Earlier, Boakai launched the Employee Status Regularisation Programme to enhance employment and payroll transparency and accountability within the government. The programme involves a comprehensive employee headcount and physical verification exercise to identify and remove ghost names and unqualified individuals from the government’s payroll.
