The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced a major workforce reform, triggering widespread jubilation among contractors and volunteers after Managing Director Mohammed M. Sherif disclosed that management and the Board of Directors have approved their transition to full employment.
Sherif made the announcement during a special engagement meeting with the corporation’s technical workforce at LEC headquarters.
According to him, all contractors and volunteers currently serving the entity will be formally onboarded and transitioned into permanent staff through what he described as a transparent, merit‑based, and performance‑driven process.
Sherif outlined four key components of the transition program: vetting and verification based on past performance, regularization of employment status, reform of salaries to align with standard compensation levels and investment in staff capacity development.
“I announce, with full authorization, the launch of a comprehensive workforce transition program,” Sherif said. “This initiative is backed by the full commitment of management and aligns with the President’s mandate, the principles of the Decent Work Act, and our dedication to fairness, reform, and operational excellence.”
The Managing Director also issued a stern warning against power theft, stressing that any staff member found facilitating or participating in the act will face immediate dismissal. “This is not a threat,” he said. “It is a professional standard.”
The announcement sparked celebrations among long‑serving contractors and volunteers who described the decision as long overdue and a significant step toward job security within the corporation.
During the program, Sherif was accompanied by the three Deputy Managing Directors, who jointly introduced him to the podium. Each deputy praised his leadership and commended the initiative as a critical step toward transforming LEC into a results‑driven institution committed to delivering affordable and sustainable electricity to the public.
