Monrovia-The Liberian Senate has concluded a review aimed at standardizing salaries for personal staffers and civil servants within its Central Administration, in a move intended to promote fairness, improve staff morale, and strengthen institutional efficiency.
The announcement was made on October 14, 2026, by Senate President Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence during her opening remarks for the third quarter of the third session of the Senate.
According to the announcement, the proposal was developed following a mandate given to the Senate Committee on Rules, Order and Administration to recommend salary adjustments that would align compensation for comparable positions with those in the Executive Branch of Government.
Karnga-Lawrence said the proposal would shortly be submitted to the Senate Leadership and Plenary for consideration.
The proposed salary standardization is expected to address differences in compensation for staff members holding comparable positions and contribute to a fairer working environment within the Senate.
The initiative also reflects the Senate’s stated commitment to staff welfare and improving the working conditions of employees serving in its Central Administration.
Meanwhile, the Senate Leadership has appealed to staff members to remain patient, understanding, and cooperative as the process moves forward.
Following the announcement, staff members at the Capitol Building welcomed the development and praised the Senate for taking steps to address their welfare.
Some staff members also expressed appreciation to Karnga-Lawrence for her leadership and commitment to improving staff conditions.
However, the proposal is still awaiting consideration by the Senate Leadership and Plenary. Further action will be needed before any proposed salary changes can be confirmed and implemented.
The initiative highlights the importance of fair compensation and staff welfare in supporting the effective functioning of public institution.
At the same time, Tempore Karnga-Lawrence has said the future of ECOWAS hinges on intentionally investing in young, qualified women to lead in trade and politics.
She spoke Wednesday in a goodwill message at the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association, ECOFEPA, Executive Masterclass held in Monrovia under the theme “Advancing Women’s Participation in Global Trade for Political Readiness and Export Opportunities in the ECOWAS Region.”
Senator Karnga-Lawrence told participants that equipping women with trade knowledge, export capacity, and political readiness is not a favor, but a direct investment in the region’s economic growth and democratic stability.
“The future of ECOWAS depends on how intentionally we elevate young, qualified, educated, and competent women,” she stated. “When we equip women with trade knowledge, export capacity, and political readiness, we are not doing a favor for women – we are investing in the economic transformation and democratic stability of our region.”
The Senate Pro-Tempore noted that despite being the backbone of markets, farms, and communities, women have long been kept at the margins of global trade and political decision-making.
She described the ECOFEPA Masterclass as a turning point aimed at shifting that reality.
“This Masterclass is about changing that narrative. It is about moving our women from small-scale participation to global competitiveness, from political observers to political leaders,” she said.
In a charge to young women, Senator Karnga-Lawrence emphasized self-preparation and leadership.
“To every young woman here: Your qualification is your power. Your competence is your credential. Do not wait to be given space. Prepare yourself to own the space. Trade is power, and politics determines the rules of that trade. You must be ready for both,” she stressed.
She commended ECOFEPA for the “visionary initiative” and assured participants of her continued support for programs that place women at the center of Africa’s trade and leadership agenda.
The Masterclass convened female parliamentarians, emerging leaders, and trade professionals from across the ECOWAS region to strengthen capacity in export, policy, and political engagement.
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