In a move towards transparency, the House of Representatives has summoned the Ministries of Education and Health, along with the Civil Service Agency (CSA), to clarify the numbers and salaries of volunteer teachers and nurses on the government payroll. Reading the communication on January 21, 2026 in the 4th session by the chief clerk, from Hon. Anthony F. Williams, Representative, Electoral District #12, Maryland County, requesting the appearance of CSA, MFDP, MOH, and MOE to explain the prolonged delay of teachers’ salaries and to provide absolute data on the inclusion of Volunteer Teachers/Nurses/Doctors on the Government’s Payroll for 2025/2026.
According to him, the communication seeks to get clarity on why salaries have been delayed, making it impossible for them to carry out their professional duties, and provide clear details on the number of volunteer teachers and nurses who have been placed on the payroll, stating that it is necessary to provide a clear direction on the way forward regarding budgetary allocation to transition these teachers and nurses from volunteering to empower them to work effectively.
He emphasized that since November and December, teachers, nurses, and doctors have yet to receive the Liberian Dollar component of their salaries. We can’t continue to add money during the budget year, and it can’t be practically seen. He noted that this is a serious issue that the plenary should address. Commenting on the issues, Maryland County District #1 lawmaker P. Mike Jurry called on his colleagues to vote in summoning these ministries and agencies, stating that they should come and provide a detailed list that will inform lawmakers in making revenue decisions. After the presentation of the communication, the plenary decided to invite these ministries and agencies to come before the body to address the concerns raised by the lawmaker.
