By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) has recognized three members of its Maintenance Department for their dedication, discipline, and outstanding performance during 2025.
The honorees, John Zubah, Winifred Kermue, and Momo Jones, all cleaners, were presented with tokens of appreciation during an award ceremony held Friday morning at the Clar Marie Weah Events Hall at the CNDRA office in Monrovia.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Director General for Administration, Gabriel N. Domah said the recognition was based on the recipients’ exceptional dedication, diligence, self-control, and consideration for their coworkers.
According to Domah, the leadership of the National Archives deemed it necessary to motivate staff who continue to demonstrate commitment to duty despite the many challenges they face daily.
He encouraged the awardees to remain steadfast and called on other employees of the agency to emulate their positive work ethic and professionalism.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Momo Jones expressed gratitude to the CNDRA administration for the recognition, describing the award as a pleasant surprise.
Jones said the honor would have a lasting impact on them and their families, and pledged that the awardees would continue to work with commitment, dignity, and integrity.
Established in 1977 as an autonomous bureau, the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) serves as Liberia’s National Central Repository for government records and provides statutory marriage certificates.
The agency is also responsible for legal instrument registration searches, issuing certified copies of missing records, managing archival and library services, preserving historical films, overseeing public records removal, offering records management training, proposing service fees, and forming partnerships with local and international institutions.
The step to recognize and appreciate hardworking and committed staffers are geared towards motivating every staff at the institution.
