The Managing Director of the National Transit Authority (NTA), Edmund Forh, has disclosed that the institution was bankrupt and almost destroyed under the previous government. Speaking Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Forh noted that he inherited only LD$113,000 and US$41 in the NTA’s accounts, with no substantial information regarding other accounts created under the authority. He explained that the institution was in a complete state of collapse and would have been destroyed had the CDC remained in power.
As part of efforts to rebrand the institution, the MD said they have crafted a five-year strategic plan for harmonization. The plan will increase staff strength and adjust salaries to align with qualifications and ranks. He further disclosed that the current minimum salary at the NTA is US$200. However, the NTA has embarked on strengthening the capacity of its employees and is currently sponsoring some staff to attend the Monrovia Vocational Training Center, a step he indicated would enhance efficiency and productivity.
Additionally, Forh stated that the NTA is fast-tracking the completion of its headquarters to ensure a more secure and conducive working environment. He disclosed that the authority is working on modalities to restore functional terminals nationwide, procure new vehicles, and resume active services across the country.
