“NHA Workers Expose Failures Behind Liberia’s 600 Housing Units Project”
NHA Workers staged go slow action, Say President Boakai’s 600 Housing Units Project Has Stalled; Demand Action Against Managing Director
MONROVIA – Employees of the National Housing Authority (NHA) have accused the institution’s Managing Director, Florence K. Geegbae, of poor leadership, abuse of authority, and mismanagement, claiming her administration has stalled the implementation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s flagship 600 Housing Units Project announced earlier this year.
The action, led by members of the NHA Workers’ Union and supported by 79 employees and concerned stakeholders, began with what organizers described as a peaceful “go-slow” action at the Authority’s headquarters in Monrovia.
The aggrieved workers said the leadership of the NHA has failed to demonstrate integrity, transparency, accountability, professionalism, and respect for employees while also allegedly violating public service regulations.
Speaking on behalf of the protesters, union representative Augustus Garda said the institution has recorded little or no meaningful achievement under Madam Geegbae’s leadership over the past two years.
“It can be recalled that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in his 2026 Annual Message, announced a 600 housing unit project that was expected to commence in February.
That project should have been spearheaded by the National Housing Authority, but to date, nothing significant has happened,” Garda asserted.
According to him, the failure to advance the housing initiative has undermined one of the government’s key housing promises and raised concerns about the authority’s effectiveness.
Beyond the housing project, the workers listed several grievances, including alleged salary disparities, poor staff welfare, verbal abuse, unfair treatment of employees, and what they described as a toxic working environment.
The protesters further alleged that employees with bachelor’s and master’s degrees remain underpaid and overlooked for promotions and benefits, while some staff reportedly earn as little as US$150 per month, making it difficult to meet basic living and transportation expenses.
The workers also accused the Managing Director of favoritism and nepotism in the recruitment process, claiming qualified internal staff have been denied promotion opportunities despite existing human resource policies that prioritize internal vacancies.
“Employment at the Authority is based on favoritism rather than merit,” Garda alleged. “Qualified employees are being ignored while others are recruited based on personal connections.”
The protesters described Madam Geegbae’s relationship with employees as “toxic,” alleging that she frequently dismisses the views of professional staff and creates a hostile work environment.
The union said the protest is expected to continue until President Boakai intervenes.
“We intend to continue this peaceful action until the President hears our concerns and takes appropriate action. We deserve to work in a conducive environment where employees are respected and valued,” Garda said.
The workers are calling on President Boakai to investigate the allegations against the NHA leadership and restore confidence in the institution, which they say is critical to addressing Liberia’s housing challenges.
As of press time, Managing Director Florence K. Geegbae had not publicly responded to the allegations. The Ministry of Information and the Executive Mansion had also not issued any statement regarding the workers’ demands.
The NHA’s planned 600 Housing Units Project was announced as part of the Boakai administration’s efforts to expand affordable housing and reduce Liberia’s housing deficit. However, workers now claim the initiative has made little visible progress months after its expected launch.
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