By George K Momo
MONROVIA, Oct. 24 (LINA) – Following a week-long Go-slow action by staff of the Grand Bassa University, the Board and Administration of Grand Bassa University (GBU) have met with faculty and staff aimed at finding an amicable solution to the matter.
The meeting, which was held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the university’s campus in Buchanan, brought together members of the Board of Trustees, the university administration, and representatives of the Faculty and Staff Association.
During the meeting, Board Chair Madam Laurentine Bass acknowledged the concerns raised by employees and assured them that the university’s leadership was working to secure the outstanding funds needed to address the situation.
Madam Bass disclosed that the university had received assurances that US$100,000 would be deposited into its account by the second week of November 2026.
She appealed to faculty and staff to remain calm and return to their duties while the Board and Administration continued efforts to resolve the matter.
The current Board of Grand Bassa University was constituted on September 9, 2025, and has been working to reposition the institution for growth.
For his part, University Comptroller Octavius Ben also assured employees that efforts were underway to secure the US$100,000.
He expressed confidence that the funds would be made available to help address the outstanding salaries’ issue raised by the staff.
Meanwhile, Faculty and Staff Association Chairman Samuel Davis, speaking on behalf of the employees, outlined several concerns affecting staff welfare during the meeting.
He highlighted issues relating to salary payments, working conditions, and other benefits that have remained unresolved for months.
The meeting was temporarily suspended after members of the Faculty and Staff Association withdrew to hold an internal discussion on the way forward.
During their discussions, two positions emerged; one group called for the continuation of the go-slow action until the outstanding funds were paid, while the other group proposed that faculty and staff return to work for three weeks, with the understanding that the go-slow would resume if the funds were not paid within that period.
Following the resumption of the meeting, both sides agreed to reconvene on October 23, 2026, when the faculty and staff are expected to communicate their official position to the Board and Administration.
The outcome of the planned meeting is expected to determine whether employees will continue the go-slow or return to their normal duties while awaiting payment.
The ongoing go-slow has disrupted normal academic activities at the university, with students and parents calling for a speedy resolution to the impasse.
The situation highlights the need for continued discussions between the university’s leadership and its employees to address salary concerns and improve staff welfare while ensuring the smooth operation of the institution.