Education

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

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) strengthened strategic collaboration with Orange Sierra Leone during a high-level meeting. The Discussions focused on expanding digital skills training, enhancing technological capacity in education, and advancing national human capital development goals. Chairing the meeting, Permanent Secretary Mr. Mohamed Sheick Kargbo welcomed the delegation, noting the timely importance of deepened collaboration. He noted that closer

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) have begun formal discussions on transforming the Civil Service Training College (CSTC) into a Public Service Academy. This ambitious reform seeks to fundamentally strengthen professional development and standards within Sierra Leone's public service. Chaired by MTHE Permanent Secretary Mohamed Sheick Kargbo, the high-level meeting united senior offic

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio officially inaugurated the new Excellence Skills Academy, a collaborative venture uniting Freetown Polytechnic, China Railway Seventh Group Co. Ltd., and Zhengzhou Railway Technician College. Government leadership, development partners, and academic stakeholders gathered on the Polytechnic’s Jui campus for the launch January 27, 2026. The event highlighted a shared commitment to transforming technical education into direct economi