{"id":49751,"date":"2024-01-04T12:05:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/national-road-fund-clarifies-former-contractors-dismissal-claims"},"modified":"2024-01-04T12:07:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:07:58","slug":"national-road-fund-clarifies-former-contractors-dismissal-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/national-road-fund-clarifies-former-contractors-dismissal-claims","title":{"rendered":"National Road Fund Clarifies Former Contractors\u2019 Dismissal Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The senior management of Liberia\u2019s National Road Fund (NRF) has strongly criticized what it called a politically motivated disruption of its office activities on Tuesday, January 2, caused by a group claiming wrongful dismissal, including former NRF contractors and unidentified individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The group alleged that CEO Joseta Neufville-Wento wrongfully dismissed them and demanded reinstatement. However, the senior management countered this, terming the claims as \u201clegally groundless and baseless,\u201d clarifying that the contractors\u2019 services ended due to contract expiration rather than termination.<\/p>\n<p>Emmett P. Coker, NRF\u2019s Media and Communications Specialist, stated, \u201cThe NRF provided appropriate notices to the affected contractors months ago, complying with legal requirements and contract stipulations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the situation amid the country\u2019s democratic transition, the NRF\u2019s senior management acknowledged potential attempts to exploit the situation for political gain but emphasized their steadfast commitment to professionalism, compliance with laws, and the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Reaffirming their dedication to efficiently managing Liberia\u2019s road fund, the NRF\u2019s Senior Management Team assured the public of their unwavering commitment to the rule of law and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NRF remains resolute in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism as well as adhering strictly to all relevant laws and regulations,\u201d the senior management added.<\/p>\n<p>The primary objective of the National Road Fund is the financing of road and bridge maintenance across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\">Liberia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. The senior management of Liberia\u2019s National Road Fund (NRF) has strongly criticized what it called a politically motivated disruption of its office activities on Tuesday, January 2, caused by a group claiming wrongful dismissal, including former NRF contractors and unidentified individuals. 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