Liberia retires 2,718 civil servants
The government aims to improve pension administration and ensure timely benefit payments.
Liberia will retire 2,718 civil servants at the end of December 2026 as part of nationwide pension reforms. The Civil Service Agency (CSA) identified these employees through a pre-retirement counseling and data collection exercise. This exercise covered all 15 counties and 67 government spending entities.
CSA Director General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. stated that the exercise captured 2,835 employees, including 2,718 scheduled for retirement and 117 with outstanding pension cases from 2020-2024. He said the government is determined to correct administrative weaknesses that caused delays and uncertainty for retirees. The Ministry of Education has the highest number of retirees with 1,493 employees.
The government has improved coordination between the CSA and the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) to facilitate pension enrollment. Retirees scheduled for December 31, 2026, are expected to receive their first monthly pension benefits in January 2027. Those registered during an extended period until November 30, 2026, will receive their first payments in February 2027.
Why it mattersThe retirement of 2,718 civil servants will affect their financial future and the efficiency of government operations.