In its annual assessment of labour governance, LILGA concluded that conditions within the labour sector deteriorated significantly throughout 2025, with the Ministry of Labour presiding over what it called systemic collapse rather than reform. The report revealed that official Ministry data show that 10,974 foreign work permits were issued in 2024, generating nearly nine million United States dollars in revenue. LILGA alleged that key figures within the Ministry, including the Minister, assistant ministers, the Deputy Inspector General of Labour, labour commissioners, and senior inspectors, were involved in sustaining this network. LILGA reported that workers at Bong Mines have openly rejected Ministry officials and warned of protests should the Minister return. The organization stressed that Liberia cannot achieve inclusive economic development when its citizens are denied opportunities through a fraudulent work permit system designed to enrich elite networks.

Source: Front Page Africa January 07, 2026 18:34 UTC