The Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA) has announced the introduction of a mandatory National Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for all civil servants. Speaking Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at a Ministry of Information’s press briefing, Josiah F. Joekai Jr., Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), described the policy as a significant milestone in the government’s effort to strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional integrity across Liberia’s public sector.
According to him, the NDA is intended to regulate the handling of sensitive government information, protect employee data, and promote a culture of professionalism and responsibility within public institutions.
He said the measure is not unique to Liberia but reflects accepted global standards in public administration and workforce governance. The policy will take effect on May 1, 2026, and will apply to civil servants across all 107 government spending entities, including ministries, agencies, and commissions.
The CSA Director General noted that employees will be required to sign and return the NDA through their respective human resource offices, which will coordinate submissions to the CSA. Dr. Joekai warned that non-compliance will carry serious consequences.
“Civil servants who fail to sign and submit the agreement by June 2, 2026, will be removed from the government’s payroll and could face subsequent dismissal,” he said, adding that the CSA manages sensitive data for more than 60,000 employees, including payroll and personal records.
He emphasized that the introduction of the NDA does not in any way infringe upon constitutional rights such as freedom of speech. Instead, it seeks to ensure that official information is handled responsibly and released through proper institutional channels, in line with the mandates of oversight bodies such as the Independent Information Commission and existing whistleblower protection frameworks.
The CSA boss raised concerns about the increasing trend of unauthorized disclosure of official documents, noting that some individuals take and circulate sensitive information without regard for legal or professional standards.
“Public service cannot be a space for recklessness; there must be discipline and integrity in how information is handled,” he said. Meanwhile, the Government of Liberia has provided money for the renovation of regional CSA facilities, particularly in western Liberia, and the planned construction of a new regional headquarters in Gbarnga, Bong County.
According to Joekia, the new facility is expected to decentralize services and improve access for civil servants across central Liberia and neighboring counties. He also disclosed that the government has procured additional vehicles, including buses, to ease transportation challenges faced by civil servants. The initiative, he noted, is part of broader efforts to improve employee welfare and reduce the financial burden of commuting.
