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The Ministry of Technical
and Higher Education

The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education drives inclusive, quality tertiary and vocational education through strong governance, partnerships, and innovation, aligning skills development with national priorities and workforce needs.

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Institutional Framework

Our Mission

Promote access to quality tertiary and vocational education through appropriate policies for the development of education in Sierra Leone

Our Vision

All Sierra Leoneans have equal opportunity to access quality primary and secondary, technical, vocational, and higher education that enables them to participate in public life, contribute to national and global economy and fulfil their potentials

Core Values

• High academic quality and relevance
• Nondiscriminatory service provision
• Integrity and professionalism
• Innovation and collaboration
• National appeal and global standards
• Recognition of rights and responsibilities

Minister of Technical and higher education

Dr. Ramatulai Wurie

Education remains central to Sierra Leone’s national transformation agenda. Under the bold and people-centred leadership of His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio, our focus is on building a higher and technical education system that is inclusive, relevant, and responsive to national development needs.

We are committed to strengthening institutional governance, improving quality assurance, expanding access, and aligning teaching, research, and innovation with the skills required for a modern economy. Through strategic partnerships and policy reforms, we continue to empower universities, technical institutes, lecturers, and students to drive innovation, productivity, and social progress.

Together, we are laying a strong foundation for human capital development and positioning education as a catalyst for sustainable growth and opportunity for all Sierra Leoneans.

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