Richard Williams, SLENA Correspondent.

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, in collaboration with the National Science, Technology and Innovation Council, launched the workshop at the ministry’s headquarters in New England Ville. The event brought together officials from MTHE, NSTIC, the National Council for Higher Education, and experts from the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association. The workshop is focused on strengthening research governance, strategic planning, and grants management in...

Government intensified its TVET overhaul, Deputy Minister Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara said, framing demand-driven reforms as key to stronger job skills, wider access, and sustainable growth. Speaking during the government’s weekly press briefing in Freetown, Aziz-Kamara said the Human Capital Development Agenda has helped reshape technical and higher education since the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education was created in 2018. He said the ministry’s creation gave Sierra Leone dedicated oversight...

The Ministry Technical Higher Education leadership engaged Tertiary Education Commission staff following Secretariat reopening Wednesday, 8th July 2026. Minister Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Deputy Minister Mr. Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, and senior officials visited TEC Secretariat to assess operations and discuss strengthening measures for normal activity resumption. Permanent Secretary Mr. Mohamed Sheik Kargbo explained direct staff engagement provides first-hand operational information beyond...