Bong County District 5 Representative, Eugene J.M. Kollie, has asked the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to inform the House of Representatives on the Unity Party-led Government’s plan to de-harmonize civil servants’ salary that was harmonized as a result of a policy of the Coalition for Democratic Change-led Government.
The Bong County Lawmaker’s request to the Finance Ministry was contained in a letter addressed to House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, during the 1st Extraordinary Day sitting of the 1st Session of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature.
Rep. Kollie said the issue regarding civil servants’ welfare and benefits should be prioritized by the government, and therefore, the plan needs to be known, in line with the current draft fiscal budget.
The House’s Committee on Lands, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment’s communication further requested for the appearance of the Minister in order for him to address the de-harmonization issue raised by civil servants.
He emphasized that the welfare of government workers, especially civil servants, needs to be a concern for all, mostly lawmakers, because they are directly representing the people across the country.
The Bong Legislator’s letter placed specific emphasis on health workers, something he described as a national concern.
Following the reading of the communication, a motion was proffered by Nimba County District 2 Representative, Nyan Flomo, to forward the letter to the House’s joint committee on Ways, Means and Finance and Public Accounts and Expenditures, to act on promptly, since the 2024 Draft Fiscal Budget is undergoing scrutiny.
