Monrovia, Liberia, November 26, 2024 – The Government of Liberia, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), has disclosed a plan to automate the Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) scheme for all civil servants across the country. The Director-General of the Civil Service Agency, Hon. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., speaking at the CSA’s headquarters, emphasized that the Automated LPA platform is designed to transition the process from a paper-based system to a modern, technology-driven approach.
The LPA scheme, a tripartite arrangement involving civil servants, vendors (suppliers), and banks (payment remitters), will benefit significantly from this upgrade. According to Hon. Joekai, the new platform aims to streamline the process, ensuring that civil servants can seamlessly place orders with vendors for their personal needs while enjoying the convenience of remote access.
Hon. Joekai made these remarks during a stakeholder meeting held at the CSA’s headquarters, where Soft Solution & System conducted a demonstration of the automated LPA platform for vendors. The event highlighted the platform’s capabilities and provided an opportunity for vendors to engage with the developers to address concerns. The CSA Boss added that the introduction of technology will show a modern approach that will help ensure employees have easy access to the LPA.
The legal power of attorney, reintroduced in August 2021 and fully operational since April 2022, has facilitated millions of dollars in goods provided to civil servants. The new automated system is expected to further enhance the scheme by offering a user-friendly experience, increasing efficiency, and ensuring inclusivity.
“The introduction of the automated LPA technology is to advance the scheme from a paper-based approach to an approach that will enable civil servants to sit in their comfort zones to put in their orders to the vendors to address their personal needs,” – Hon. Josiah F. Joekai, Jr.
In furtherance, Hon. Joekai told the gathering that the new technology will be inclusive of businesses trading in the country, encourage competition, and afford civil servants the opportunity to make choices about the quality of goods they want in the process.
He pointed out that this advancement is part of the reform process being undertaken at the CSA and thanked the vendors for their participation in making the LPA process a reality.
The Director-General also encouraged the Agency’s Welfare Division to carry on a series of awareness campaigns for government functionaries to help sensitize employees on the importance of the automated LPA scheme.
Soft Solution & System Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David Colliee, showcased the platform’s functionalities, addressing vendors’ queries and demonstrating the system’s adaptability. Closing the meeting, CSA Deputy Director-General for Administration, Mr. Dahnu Mianyen, assured stakeholders that the platform would remain flexible, with periodic updates to meet evolving needs.
With this new technological involvement, the Civil Service Agency remains dedicated to utilizing technology to enhance services for civil servants while fostering transparency and accountability with the public sector.