Transport Minister Sirleaf Tyler has sought to calm fears among civil servants, assuring that no salaries or jobs will be affected as the Ministry of Transport transfers key operational functions to the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI).
Speaking in an official statement, Tyler emphasized that the restructuring—part of a broader government policy to strengthen land transport management—will not undermine the rights or livelihoods of employees.
“The Ministry wishes to make it clear that this structural adjustment does not translate into job losses for civil servants who have been duly employed within the affected divisions,” Tyler said.
The transition involves the dissolution of three divisions within the ministry, whose operational responsibilities have now been absorbed by LTMI. The move, according to Tyler, is designed to streamline traffic oversight and improve efficiency in Liberia’s transport sector.
Despite the dissolution, the minister stressed that the government, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), has already taken measures to safeguard employees. Staff previously assigned to the affected divisions will be reassigned under the ministry’s revised administrative framework.
Tyler disclosed that affected employees will soon receive new letters of assignment, with updated job descriptions developed in consultation with the CSA. This, he said, ensures continuity of employment while aligning staff responsibilities with the ministry’s new operational focus.
“In the coming days, employees affected by this transition will receive new letters of assignment, and updated job descriptions will be developed in consultation with the Civil Service Agency,” he explained.
Under the revised structure, several divisions will be renamed and refocused to reflect the ministry’s new priorities: Division of Motor Vehicle Policy and Regulations, Division of Axle Load Management and Division of Tricycles and Motorcycles → Division of Traffic Monitoring and Enforcement
Officials say these changes are intended to modernize oversight, improve regulatory compliance, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms across Liberia’s transport system.
The operational transition is part of a wider government initiative to enhance institutional capacity and accountability in public service delivery. By shifting certain responsibilities to LTMI, the ministry aims to centralize traffic management functions under a specialized entity, while retaining policy and regulatory oversight.
Tyler underscored that the restructuring reflects a deliberate policy choice rather than a cost-cutting measure. “This is about strengthening management, not reducing staff,” he said, reiterating that civil servants remain protected under government employment laws.
The announcement comes amid growing anxiety among ministry employees, who feared that the dissolution of divisions could lead to layoffs or salary cuts. Tyler’s assurances appear aimed at easing those concerns and reinforcing confidence in the government’s commitment to protecting workers during institutional reforms.
As the transition unfolds, the ministry is expected to roll out further details on how LTMI will integrate its operations with existing transport frameworks. Analysts say the success of the restructuring will depend on effective coordination between LTMI, the ministry, and the CSA to ensure both efficiency gains and employee welfare
