By By: Alphanso G. Kalama
Monrovia, Liberia – The National Port Authority (NPA) has confirmed significant overstaffing, with Managing Director Sekou Dukuly revealing a workforce of over 1,900 employees. According to Dukuly, the bloated payroll, a result of policies from previous administrations, costs the NPA $1.4 million monthly in salaries.
In a further announcement, the NPA disclosed that it will not contribute allocations to the 2025 national budget, citing financial strain and the need to address critical outstanding projects.
The revelation has sparked concerns about operational inefficiency and fiscal sustainability at the nation’s primary port authority. Stakeholders are now calling for urgent reforms to streamline operations and enhance the NPA’s financial health.
Credit: Journalist Nyanti Togbah
