๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ โ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐จ๐ 31, 2026: The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has honored and presented a certificate of recognition to the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Local Government, Mrs. Siah Vanesser Hare, for her exemplary honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct in public service.
Prior to her transfer to the Ministry of Local Government, Mrs. Hare served at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for sixteen (16) years, where she held positions as Desk Officer and Gender Desk Officer.
Her moment for national recognition in public service soon came in July 2026 after she inadvertently received double salary payments from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Local Government.
Upon receiving bank alerts confirming the two salary notifications, Mrs. Hare voluntarily returned the full salary amount erroneously paid by her former employer, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, into the Government of Liberiaโs Consolidated Account.
The Civil Service Agency could not allow such a demonstration of integrity to go unnoticed. A special program was held in her honor in the Dr. C. William Allen Conference Room, moments after the conclusion of the Agencyโs Senior Management meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Acting Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Hon. Edwin K. Jallah, said the honoring and certification of Mrs. Hare symbolizes the CSAโs deliberate commitment to recognizing and celebrating integrity within Liberiaโs public service.
Hon. Jallah noted that part of the CSAโs broader strategy for strengthening the civil service and promoting merit is to recognize public servants who demonstrate honesty, integrity, and exemplary leadership.
His remarks were buttressed by the Deputy Director-General for Administration and Finance, Atty. Dahnu Mianyen, who, before formally presenting the certificate of honor, commended Mrs. Hare for mustering the courage to return the salary erroneously deposited into her account despite the prevailing economic realities.
Receiving the honor, Mrs. Siah Vanesser Hare expressed appreciation to the Civil Service Agency for the recognition and pledged to continue serving as a positive example in Liberiaโs public service.
โI did not walk this path alone. To my family and friends who stood by me when the road was toughโthank you for being my anchor,โ Mrs. Hare stated.
She further urged fellow civil servants to always remember that Liberia is built on the choices they make when no one is watching. She called on public servants to โstand firm, uphold integrity, and serve with honor because your honesty and patriotism are the true foundation of a greater Liberia.โ
The ceremony was attended by top members of the Senior Management Team of the Civil Service Agency, friends and family members of the honoree.