Education

The Human Resource Unit of the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) launched a two-day leadership and management capacity-building initiative on 1 April 2026, targeting staff nationwide. Rebecca Saffa, MTHE’s Director of Human Resources, formally opened the event, explaining its objective to reshape attitudes and equip public servants with practical leadership skills tailored to service delivery. She introduced Permanent Secretary Mohamed Sheick Kargbo as chairpe

(SLENA)-Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, led a high-level delegation to the inaugural opening of TRICO College of Innovation and Advanced Technology in Kono. Accompanying him were the Deputy Chief Technical Higher Education Officer from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and the Director of the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education (NCTVE). Their presence underscored government recognition of the insti

Strategic collaboration between Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and Agilix Labs is accelerating efforts to establish the AI-driven Future Learning Institute (FLI), a transformative initiative designed to democratize access to digital education nationwide. The partnership builds upon a landmark Memorandum of Understanding signed in the United Kingdom in May 2025, which outlines a framework where Agilix Labs supplies core technology, training, a

Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, spearheaded key diplomatic engagements this week, reinforcing Sierra Leone's commitment to international academic collaboration. Serving as Chief Guest at the Study in India Education Fair 2026, Dr. Wurie championed expanded overseas study opportunities connecting Sierra Leonean students with Indian academic institutions. The initiative strengthens bilateral education ties while exposing young Sierra Leonea

Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has called for integrated human capital development during the World Bank launch of "Building Human Capital Where It Matters: Homes, Neighborhoods and Workplaces." Addressing global leaders at the high-profile event, in the Washington D.C, Dr. Wurie challenged conventional approaches to development investment, arguing that fragmented interventions delay meaningful progress. Her central message demanded a fundam

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has hosted experts from Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as Sierra Leone moves forward with plans to establish a centralized admissions system for universities and technical institutions. The engagement focused on knowledge-sharing, technical guidance, and implementation planning. Discussions explored strategies to modernize and streamline tertiary admissions nationwide, with attention to both poli

Ministry of Technical and Higher Education convened a high-level national engagement on Institutional Management for Quality Assurance in University Administration. Held at Freetown Polytechnic's Jui Campus, the gathering assembled university administrators, quality assurance officers, and key regulatory stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister, Chief Technical and Higher Education Officer, ministry directors, and university registrars. Deputy Minister Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara a

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) convened an engagement session with finalist teams from the National AI and Blockchain Hackathon. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Sababu Building, New England Ville, brought together Sierra Leone’s brightest young tech innovators to showcase groundbreaking digital solutions. Edward Sannoh, MTHE’s Assistant Director of ICT, chaired the session and welcomed finalists presenting transformative innovations