MONROVIA- March 27-The National Elections Commission (NEC), has mentioned that it has received funds from the Government of Liberia for the payment of Temporary Biometric Voter Registration Staffs, who are currently serving Citizens of Liberia at the 1,065 Registration Centers in Bomi, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Margibi and Montserrado Counties.
The Commission informs the Temporary Registration Workers that their contracts are being sent to the fields for signing in preparation for payments which date will be communicated in line with the contractual agreement.
Meanwhile, the Commission has commenced the payment of meal allowance to Registration Staff and Janitorial Service Fees to facility owners, which will gradually be done, throughout the six phase-one Counties of the Voter’s Registration Exercise.
The Commission assures Electoral Staff and Facility Owners that all is being done to address their concerns while thanking them for their contribution to promoting democracy in Liberia.
The Commission extends its gratitude to the Staff for their tireless efforts and progress, since the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) exercise started on 20 March 2023.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.