Education

A solemn delegation from the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) extended its sympathies directly to the family of the late Professor Joseph Aruna Lawrence Kamara. His passing on 10 December 2025, at 71, moved officials to honor his profound contributions toward academia and national development. Speaking for the Ministry, Minister Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie emphasized their presence reflected the deep esteem held for Professor Kamara’s service. She celebrated a l

In an immersive knowledge-sharing session, final-year Mass Communication students from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, engaged directly with the Miniter of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The visit was led by Isaac Massaquoi, Head of Department and Director at FBC, served as a critical bridge between academic study and the dynamic realities of global statecraft. The event, held in the Ministry Conference Room on January 15, 2026, was especially

Ministries under the Human Capital Development (HCD) Cluster convened a crucial quarterly review on January 7, 2026, to sharpen the quality and consistency of government performance reporting. Held at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) in Freetown, the meeting focused on enhancing the monitoring framework that tracks national development goals. Directors and technical officers from eight ministries participated, critically reviewing work plans and Performan

Conferring Doctorate, Master’s, Degree, Diploma, and Certificate awards on 2,551 graduates. The event was held under the theme: “Transformation: A Step into the Future With or Without Jobs.” The ceremony attracted senior government officials, including the Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz Kamara; the Chancellor of the University; the Vice Chancellor and Principal; members of the University Court; representatives of public and private universities

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has held a high-level meeting with a visiting delegation from the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to explore expanded cooperation in higher education, technology, and skills development. The delegation was led by Zheng Hong, Vice Chairperson of the Anhui CPPCC, who said their visit aims to strengthen ties and open new avenues for collaboration between Sierra Leon

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially validated a new Competency-Based Industrial Plumbing Curriculum (Levels 1–6). The national workshop, held on November 28, 2025, marks a significant step in aligning Sierra Leone’s technical education with the needs of the labour market. The session built on months of regional consultations and technical reviews involving educators, indus

The International educational cooperation has opened following a productive three-day working visit by the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The high-level engagement, which concluded on November 23rd, 2025, featured extensive talks between Minister Wurie and her Bahraini counterpart, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Mubarak Juma. This diplomatic mission marks a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relat

Richard Williams Ministry of Technical and Higher Education rw327542611@gmail.com +232 030 86143 Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, on Friday addressed the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she underscored the importance of leveraging research, data, and technology as critical tools for national development. The Knowledge Summit is a global platform dedicate