Education

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

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