Monrovia — The Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, Sr., has outlined the Ministry of Labour’s strategic direction, priorities, and alignment with national development objectives, including the ARREST Agenda. He emphasized that the Ministry remains committed to protecting workers, promoting employment, and ensuring decent work for all Liberians.
Speaking at the opening of the Ministry of Labour (MOL) Senior Management Annual Retreat 2026, held under the theme “From Plan to Impactful Performance” at the NASSCORP Guest House in Kakata City, Margibi County, Minister Kruah stressed that effective leadership is measured not by the quality of plans alone, but by consistent and meaningful performance.
“The true value of this plan will not be judged in this retreat room,” the Minister noted, “but in the safety of workplaces across Liberia.” He explained that real impact is reflected in the fairness of labour inspections, the speed and integrity of dispute resolution, the dignity afforded to migrant workers, and improved employment prospects for youth and women.
Minister Kruah challenged every department and director to focus on outcomes rather than activities, stating that the critical question must be: What will be different for the Liberian people because of what we do? He added that success should be measured not by the number of inspections conducted, but by how many workplaces become safer and more compliant.
The Liberia Labour Minister further emphasized that no single department can implement the Ministry’s strategy alone. He highlighted the need for strong collaboration with other government ministries and agencies, employers, trade unions, development partners, and the private sector. “Internally, silos must be broken, information must flow freely, and coordination must improve. Externally, partnerships must be strategic, not ceremonial,” he said.
While underscoring the importance of results, Minister Kruah cautioned against compromising core values. “Performance without integrity is dangerous; efficiency without fairness is unacceptable; and authority without service is abuse,” he warned.
He reminded senior managers that the Ministry of Labour is not merely a regulatory institution but a guardian of human dignity. As such, every interaction with workers, employers, and citizens must reflect professionalism, respect, and transparency.
Meanwhile, Minister Kruah assured the public that the Ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan represents a firm promise to the Government of Liberia, development partners, and, most importantly, to the Liberian people to translate plans into tangible and lasting improvements in the world of work.
Also speaking at the retreat, the Deputy Minister of Labour for Administration, Hon. Othello P. Mansuo, encouraged members of the senior management team to approach their duties with seriousness and commitment, noting that effective performance is essential to enabling the Ministry to fully achieve its mandate under the ARREST Agenda.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister for Planning and Manpower Development, Hon. Stephen S. Kolubah, expressed appreciation to the Minister of Labour for his unwavering support to the Department of Planning in organizing the retreat, which he described as critical to the effective implementation of the Ministry’s Five-Year Strategic Plan.
“This retreat marks a significant milestone for the Department of Planning,” Hon. Kolubah stated. “It represents the achievement of a long-standing objective that had remained in the pipeline for years and would not have been possible without the strong leadership and support of the Minister and the Ministry’s senior management.”
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