By Reagan S. Lebbie
MONROVIA, Oct. 23(LlNA)-In an effort to enhance productivity, transparency, and accountability in the public sector and improve the livelihood of Civil Servants, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has officially launched the Automated Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) System, signaling a new era of digital transformation and civil service reform in Liberia.
Speaking Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Ambassador At -Large at the Ministry of State, Charles A. Snetter, who proxied for President Joseph N. Boakai at the launch of the Automated Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) stated that the initiative revives a once-vital welfare scheme for government employees, now modernized to reflect the administration’s vision for an inclusive, accountable, and people-centered public sector under the rescue government.
He described the launch as a “new day for all Civil Servants” emphasizing the significance of the LPA as a symbol of restoring dignity and economic empowerment.
“Today, we gather not merely to launch a digital platform,” the Liberian Diplomat stated, “but to rekindle a legacy of empowerment, trust, and dignity for every public servant in Liberia.”
The LPA scheme, once an integral support system for public workers before Liberia’s civil war, enabled government employees to access goods and services without upfront payments but workers paid through monthly salary deductions, a process that promoted welfare and loyalty across the public sector.
Additionally, he noted that the government employees can now verify their identity using fingerprint technology at approved vendors equipped with LPA Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, collect goods on credit, and repay in six monthly installments.
“You take plenty things and pay small small,” Snetter quipped, drawing applause from attendees, many of whom represented Liberia’s core public institutions.
The revamped program applies to all government workers, including civil servants and appointed officials, adding that, the digital LPA launch follows another major milestone, the Employee Status Regularization Project (ESRP), launched in July 2024, which sought to clean up the national payroll and integrate long-neglected volunteer workers into the system.
The Ambassador proudly announced that no civil servant currently earns less than US$150, with over 23,000 essential workers in education, health, agriculture, and security receiving salary top-ups.
“This is not just a policy,”. “It is a moral commitment to fairness and equity for those who serve our nation,” the Liberian Diplomat maintained.
He used the occasion to extolled the leadership of CSA under Dr. Joekai for the work they have done, most especially the National Civil Service Testing Center, inaugurated in 2024 was introduced as computerized, merit-based recruitment process, the first in Liberia’s history.
According to him, a new Civil Service Commission Act has been submitted to the Legislature to replace the outdated 1973 law, ensuring independent oversight and greater transparency in civil service operations.
The President through his proxy acknowledged the contributions of key partners in the LPA system’s rollout most especially the Civil Service Agency (CSA) under Dr. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr., Mwetana Consulting and Technology Group, a Liberian tech firm credited for developing the automated system and Commercial banking partners like ECOBANK Liberia and International Bank Liberia Ltd.
“These programs exist to restore your pride, ease your burden, and reaffirm your importance in nation-building. Use them wisely. Serve with honesty, dedication, and excellence.”
He reaffirmed the Boakai-Koung administration’s support for a professional, motivated, and accountable civil service that mirrors the aspirations of a renewed Liberia.
“Together, let us build a workforce that sustains our hospitals, educates our children, and drives our development,” he concluded. “