Richard Williams, SLENA Correspondent.

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) convened critical discussions with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) on February 25, 2026, launching a strategic push to revolutionize technical and vocational training nationwide. Minister Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie led the high-level engagement at the Sababu Building, presenting an ambitious reform agenda designed to transform Sierra Leone's education landscape. The talks centered on expanding access to market-relevant skills...

Government, through the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education on February 18, 2026 convened academics and policymakers for the 11th Conference of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) at the Foreign Affairs Academy. The three-day gathering represents a pivotal moment for regional higher education collaboration under the theme “Research Culture: Bridging Innovation with Quality Assurance in West Africa.” Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie,...

A courtesy meeting between the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and representatives of the British High Commission has reaffirmed mutual commitments to advancing Sierra Leone’s human capital development agenda. Talks focused on reviewing ongoing collaboration and identifying new partnership opportunities aligned with national priorities. Senior officials from both institutions convened at the Ministry’s headquarters in Freetown. Delegates included MTHE’s Permanent Secretary...