Margibi County — After spending between six and eleven years teaching as volunteers, several educators in Margibi County’s Farmington Education District are finally celebrating formal employment by the Government of Liberia.
Speaking during a press conference held under the banner “Newly Employed Teachers of Farmington Education District,” the group described their employment as a major breakthrough after years of voluntary service in public schools across the district.
According to the teachers, some of them served as volunteer educators for as long as six to eleven years before finally being recognized as government employees.
The teachers particularly praised the District Education Officer (DEO) of Farmington Education District, Mr. Joe Flomo, for what they described as his “outstanding oversight responsibility and unwavering commitment” in ensuring that 23 qualified volunteer teachers from six public schools were identified, verified, and added to the Ministry of Education payroll.
The group said Mr. Flomo also played a significant role in strengthening the capacity of teachers in the district by facilitating educational training opportunities in India for several educators.
The teachers also commended Margibi County School System Human Resources Officer, Mr. Varfee Siryon, for his administrative efforts in processing volunteer teachers onto the government payroll. They noted that his professionalism helped many teachers who had worked for years without pay to finally gain formal employment status.
In addition, appreciation was extended to Margibi County Education Officer (CEO), Mr. Robert M. Zaza, for his support and intervention throughout the verification and employment process.
The newly employed teachers further lauded Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah for initiating the 2024 nationwide verification and registration of volunteer teachers, a move they said restored hope to educators across Liberia.
The group also thanked President Joseph Nyumah Boakai for creating employment opportunities for young Liberians and prioritizing improvements in the education sector.
“As newly employed teachers, we remain committed to professionalism, quality service delivery, and contributing positively to national development through education,” the statement noted. The teachers pledged to work diligently in shaping the minds and future of Liberia’s children.
The statement was read by Mr. McMenwon Wehyee, Chairman of the Newly Employed Teachers of Farmington Education District.
