Ecobank Liberia Limited, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the opening of payroll accounts, issuance of loans, and other essential banking services for the Ministry’s employees, to improve access to financial services and strengthen the welfare of health workforce across the country.
The MOU was signed on Thursday, July 31, at the Ministry in Congo Town, before legal representatives and witnesses from all parties, including Cllr. Tomik L.J. Vobah, MOH General Counsel; Mr. James Beyan, MOH Human Resource Director; and senior officials of Ecobank Liberia.
Also, the Ministry was represented by Deputy Minister for Administration, Martha C. Morris, while Mr. Francis Kerkula, President of NAHWUL, signed on behalf of the union. Gibson K. Kollie, Head of Consumer Banking of Ecobank Liberia, represented the bank.
The agreement establishes a partnership between the three parties that will streamline salary payments, promote responsible borrowing, and introduce modern digital banking tools to thousands of health workers across the country.
“This is more than just a banking agreement; it is a partnership for progress,” said Morris.
“The well-being of our health workers directly affects the quality of care in our hospitals and clinics. Today’s agreement ensures that our workforce has access to timely salary payments, affordable loans, and electronic banking services.
“I am grateful to Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto for ensuring that this initiative is achieved in the best interest of our health workers. I assure all the health workers across the country and Ecobank Liberia of the success of this agreement.”
