By Amos Harris
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) and the Civil Servants Association of Liberia Credit Union (CSAL-CU) are intensifying efforts to promote financial empowerment among government workers through a nationwide awareness campaign ahead of the institution’s official launch on November 13, 2026.
The initiative seeks to encourage regular savings, expand access to credit, and strengthen financial security for more than 60,000 civil servants and government employees across Liberia.
The awareness drive featured a vibrant parade from 12th Street to Invincible Park in Sinkor, Fish Market, bringing together credit union members, public sector employees, and partner cooperative institutions for sports and community-building activities.
Speaking at the event, CSA Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Sr. pledged the agency’s full institutional support to the credit union, describing it as a milestone project designed to improve employee welfare and cultivate a strong savings culture.
Dr. Joekai underscored the critical need for strict accountability, transparency, and ethical management of members’ contributions, cautioning credit union leadership against any misuse of funds. He stressed that safeguarding members’ savings remains essential to building public trust and ensuring long-term institutional viability.
Encouraging workers to prioritize regular savings, Dr. Joekai noted that modest monthly salary deductions can accumulate into substantial capital over time, offering long-term stability for families. He also highlighted that civil servants are receiving their salaries on time under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, creating a reliable foundation for employees to invest in their financial futures.
Dr. Joekai urged public sector workers nationwide to join the credit union, noting that financial discipline could empower families to fund their children’s education, construct homes, and access affordable loans for critical personal needs.
Echoing these sentiments, former Chairperson of the National Port Authority Credit Union (PACU), Mrs. Yogie Mulbah Sirleaf, emphasized the transformative power of personal financial management and urged broad participation across government agencies.
CSAL-CU Chief Executive Officer Pertaingber Lawrence Noaus explained that the pre-launch campaign aimed to foster unity among existing cooperatives while widening economic opportunities across government sectors. Expressing gratitude to participating organizations, Noaus noted that structured salary deductions would prepare civil servants for a comfortable, financially secure retirement.
Noaus announced that the official launch of the CSAL-CU will take place on November 13, 2026, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, Monrovia. The landmark event is expected to draw President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, senior government officials, international partners, donor organizations, and civil society leaders.
Adding to the call, CSAL-CU Board of Directors Chairperson Prince Leo Kponbowoe framed the credit union as a transformative venture established to improve the quality of life for Liberia’s workforce, stressing that collective participation will drive its ultimate success.
The event featured participation from key institutions, including the Port Authority Credit Union, the University of Liberia Credit Union Cooperative Society, and the Teachers Credit Union. Organizers remain optimistic that the upcoming November 13 launch will galvanize membership, deepen institutional collaboration, and establish a lasting culture of financial independence among Liberian civil servants.