August 17, 2026
ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH COUNTY — The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has officially broken ground for its Southeast Regional Headquarters in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, to decentralize civil service administration across southeastern Liberia.
Speaking at the ceremony, CSA Director-General Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. stated that the project is fully funded by the Government of Liberia without donor agency support. Dr. Joekai announced that construction is scheduled for completion within 120 to 150 days (approximately five months), after which the CSA will return to dedicate the facility and begin regional operations.
He noted that the building will follow official government architectural blueprints to serve as the regional central hub for civil service management. Dr. Joekai also thanked the local authorities of Grand Gedeh County for providing the necessary support to initiate the project.
CALL FOR STRICT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Representative Jeremiah Sokan acknowledged the project and the CSA’s efforts toward administrative decentralization. However, Rep. Sokan emphasized that the agency and its contractors must execute the build strictly in accordance with approved technical design standards and construction specifications.
He urged local civil servants to utilize the regional headquarters once operational.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION PLEDGES SUPPORT
Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Alex C. Grant welcomed the development, pledging the local administration’s support to ensure the facility’s completion.
Superintendent Grant stated that the headquarters will serve as a regional service center, allowing government employees and residents to access administrative services locally rather than traveling to Monrovia.
REGIONAL IMPACT AND NEXT STEPS
The new facility aims to improve administrative coordination and expand access to civil service resources across southeastern Liberia.
Following the groundbreaking, focus turns to the construction phase, where adherence to timelines, compliance with building standards, and operational transparency will remain key benchmarks for regional stakeholders.
