HOUSE PLENARY MANDATES COMMITTEES TO REVIEW BILL ON STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
March 19, 2025
Monrovia: The Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated its relevant committees to review a proposed legislation titled “An Act to Establish Education Standardization of Salaries and Benefits in Public Universities and Colleges in Liberia.”
The decision was reached on Tuesday, 18 March, during the House’s 16th Day Sitting of the First Quarter of the 2nd Session.
The bill, submitted by Lofa County Electoral District #3 Representative, Hon. Momo Safa Kpoto, seeks to bring uniformity and fairness to the compensation of educators and staff across Liberia’s public higher education institutions.
In his submission, Rep. Kpoto expressed hope for the cooperation and support of his colleagues, emphasizing that the proposed legislation, when passed, will bring “total relief to the school system across Liberia” by ensuring equitable treatment of academic personnel and improving the overall quality of education.
Representative Kpoto also cited Article 29 of the 1986 Constitution, which empowers the Legislature to enact laws in the interest of citizens.
He emphasized the urgency of addressing disparities within the academic sector and noted that the proposed bill followed consultations with experts in the education system.
Plenary has tasked the Committees on Education, Judiciary; Internal Affairs; and Ways, Means and Finance to thoroughly review the bill and provide expert advice upon their return from legislative break.
The House remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the national education sector and promote better working conditions for educators and staff in public tertiary institutions.
