Ministry of Transport Announces Structural Transition, Assures No Job Loss for Civil ServantsMarch 8, 2026

By Feeme M. Wantee

MONROVIA:  The Ministry of Transport has addressed recent developments surrounding the transition of several operational responsibilities previously handled by three divisions within the Ministry, clarifying that the move forms part of a broader government policy aimed at strengthening Liberia’s transport sector.


According to the Transport Minister Hon. Sirleaf R. Tyler, the decision to transfer the operational functions of the affected divisions to the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI) was taken at the highest levels of the Government of Liberia as part of an institutional reform process.


He stated that they fully supports the policy decision and has begun implementing the transition in accordance with the government’s mandate.


“As part of the restructuring, the operational duties of three divisions within the Ministry have been officially transferred to LTMI. Consequently, those divisions in their former operational capacity have been dissolved, and their responsibilities will now be executed under the institutional framework of LTMI” He added.


Despite the structural changes, the Minister emphasized that the transition will not result in job losses for civil servants previously assigned to those units.


Minister Tyler explained that the Government, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), has already taken steps to ensure that all affected employees will be properly accommodated within the Ministry’s revised administrative structure. In the coming days, employees impacted by the transition are expected to receive new letters of assignment, while updated job descriptions will be developed in collaboration with the CSA to reflect the Ministry’s evolving policy, regulatory, and oversight responsibilities.


He noted that officials also assured employees that their salaries will remain unaffected by the administrative adjustments.
The restructuring marks a shift in the Ministry’s institutional focus. Rather than directly handling operational activities, the Ministry will increasingly concentrate on policy development, regulation, and oversight of the land transport sector, while operational functions are aligned under the appropriate implementing body.


Under the new arrangement, several divisions have been restructured and renamed to reflect the Ministry’s revised mandate:
The Division of Motor Vehicles has been restructured as the Division of Motor Vehicle Policy and Regulations.


The Division of Drivers License will now operate as the Division of Axle Load Management.
The Division of Tricycles and Motorcycles has been transformed into the Division of Traffic Monitoring and Enforcement.


The Ministerial Team has acknowledged that institutional reforms can be difficult, particularly for civil servants who have worked within the affected divisions for many years. The Ministry noted that such transitions often bring uncertainty and concern, but emphasized that adaptability remains a core requirement of public service.


Officials urged affected employees to approach the changes constructively and align themselves with the ongoing reform efforts aimed at strengthening the Ministry’s institutional mandate.


At the same time, the Minister cautioned Liberian that while senior management has shown restraint and understanding in dealing with certain instances of disorderly conduct among a few employees, actions that obstruct government operations will not be tolerated.


“Any civil servant found engaging in behavior deemed unbecoming of public service or disrupting the work of the Ministry will face disciplinary action in accordance with the Standing Orders for the Civil Service and other applicable human resource regulations, Minister Tyler emphasized.


Transport Minister further encouraged all employees to view the transition as an opportunity to contribute to the modernization of Liberia’s transport governance system.


According to him, the restructuring positions the Ministry to play a stronger leadership role in shaping national transport policy, strengthening regulatory oversight, and coordinating strategic development within the land transport sector.


The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Civil Service Agency and other government institutions to ensure that the transition is carried out smoothly, responsibly, and in a manner that respects both the authority of the Executive and the rights of civil servants.