Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Government of Sierra Leone; Kofi Annan Global Health Leader Fellow; Multi-disciplinary researcher; Senior Lecturer
🇸🇱 Honored to be appointed by His Excellency
@PresidentBio
as Minister of Technical and Higher Education in
#SierraLeone
. Today, I proudly subscribed to the Oath of Office, ready to serve our people. This moment is for all of us—the young generation.
With the bust of my grandfather, Dr Alhaji Amadu Wurie, who served as the Minister of Education in the 1960s. Sixty years later, here I am serving as the Minister of Technical and Higher Education in
#SierraLeone
Thank you
@Orange_sierra
for creating a platform for young people to foster an ecosystem of innovation, that will propel
#SierraLeone
towards a more equitable and prosperous future, aligned to the government’s transformative agenda. Well done to the pitchers.
#TheYoungAreGrowing
Today
@techhigheredu
signed a contract for the construction of the Kono University of Science & Technology. This will build upon prior contribution from the Government of
#SierraLeone
& further support regional representation. Today a promise made by
@PresidentBio
was fulfilled.
Congratulations Zainab who graduated with a double Masters in Nuclear Application and Radiological Protection. PhD loadin🥳🥳. Love that women are occupying traditionally male-dominated spaces, and our children are growing up seeing this as the norm.
#WomenInSteam
#GenderEquality
The Minister of Technical & Higher Education, Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, has, in a technical retreat, admonished Management and Staff of her Ministry to improve on quality as they align their Strategic Plan with the New Direction Government's Manifesto, the ESP and the GPE Compact
Graduated as a
#KofiAnnanGlobalHealthFellow
, a transformative journey of self-discovery, with deepened social & political awareness. Grateful to be part of this cohort of African health leaders, ready to raise the bar and make a positive impact in
#GlobalHealth
.
Grateful to be part of the historic first matriculation ceremony for 146 students at the Kono University of Science & Technology - a promise made & fulfilled by HE
@PresidentBio
. Thank you to the Hon VP
@VP_Jalloh
who graced the occasion & gave the keynote address.
In support of the
#Covid_19
response in
#SierraLeone
, pharmacy students from
@COMAHS_USL
, with support from their partners, developed NAPSOL- an alcohol based hand sanitizer. This was launched today
Few weeks ago, on behalf of
@techhigheredu
, I signed an MOU with the Ministry of
#ScienceAndHigherEducation
in the Russian Federation to deepen ongoing academic cooperation, built on mutual respect. Today,
H.E.Ambassador of the Russian Federation to
#SierraLeone
, Alexey Popov,
I always put my best foot forward- whether it's participating in two high-level panels on the role of
#ScienceTechnologyandInnovation
in driving the
#SDGs
as invited by UNESCO or joining the Chancellor’s procession at the University of
#SierraLeone
’s graduation ceremony 🎯.
A year ago today, His Excellency
@PresidentBio
entrusted me with the immense honor of serving as the Minister of Technical & Higher Education - truly the pinnacle of my professional journey so far. This past year has been a remarkable journey of learning, relearning & unlearning.
Education Week 2024 in
#SierraLeone
themed "Learning for Lasting Peace," offered a significant opportunity to recognize the impactful role of education, both within & beyond the classroom, in shaping individuals, promoting national cohesion & influencing our nation's trajectory.
It was a pleasure meeting Dr Kitty Fadlu-Deen & Dr Julius Spencer from Ballanta Academy of Music & Performing Arts. There is so much untapped potential within the creative industry in
#SierraLeone
to support job creation and promote national cohesion.
#LetCultureInspireUnity
Last week,
@techhigheredu
engaged with stakeholders in the Southern region on the dual apprenticeship policy in support of
#TVET
in
#SierraLeone
. The TVET sector will equip
#youths
with skills to thrive in industries, become entrepreneurs & drive economic development.
@sajaziz
It was a pleasure meeting Her Excellency Ms. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education & Higher Education of Qatar.
@techhigheredu
looks forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration that will benefit 🇶🇦&🇸🇱’s educational systems & advance our mutual goals.
التقت سعادة السيدة بثينة بنت علي الجبر النعيمي، وزير التربية والتعليم والتعليم العالي، بنظيرتها سعادة الدكتورة حاجا راماتولاي ووري وزير التعليم الفني والعالي في جمهورية سيراليون وذلك في مقر الوزارة بالدوحة.
جرى خلال اللقاء مناقشة سبل تعزيز التعاون بين البلدين في مجال التعليم.
Thankful to have received an award from the University of Sierra Leone for my contribution to research.
@ReBUILDRPC
thank u for giving me a platform to network effectively & for supporting my professional development. My mentors & peers who have supported & motivated me - thank u
2024
#SierraLeone
Innovates Tech Summit, organized by
@MoCTI_SL
is definitely one for the history books. Thank you
@SalimaMBah
& team for reigniting the potential of tech & innovation in driving socioeconomic development in 🇸🇱. Naturally, I had to attend with my chief innovator😍
Joint
#Education
Sector Plan Review - a consultative platform for the relevant stakeholders to pause, reflect and raise the bar in our pursuit of an enriched and equitable educational system in
#SierraLeone
Am I the only one thinking that we may have possibly missed our index case in
#SierraLeone
, in light of our second case having no contact with the perceived 'index case' and no travel history
#COVID
ー19
@mohs_sl
A much needed mindset shift has begun. Inclusive transformative growth and sustainable development in
#SierraLeone
is achievable. Young people, especially women- are you inspired?
“I have a very young cabinet. I make no apologies for that. Over 70% of our country are young people. In a democracy the majority should rule.” Powerful opening words of
@PresidentBio
at the orientation workshop for govt Ministers and Deputies today in
#Feetown
.
#SierraLeone
Productive meeting yesterday with
@LisaJChesney
, 🇬🇧 High Commissioner to
#SierraLeone
. We discussed
@techhigheredu
plans to transform technical & higher education & safeguard the investments in education. We look forward to potential collaboration & economic growth opportunities.
Today I opened a two day training workshop on epilepsy for nursing tutors organised by the Epilepsy Project, the Epilepsy Association of
#SierraLeone
and the Epilepsy Program at the
@mohs_sl
“I represent them, I am one of them”. Powerful words by
@Linetokoth2
of
@ARISEHub
advocating for improved health and well-being for informal settlements using context specific evidence
#HSR2022
Yesterday,
@techhigheredu
launched its Dual Apprenticeship Policy, in collaboration with development partners, TVET stakeholders & industry. This initiative aims to provide apprentices with hands-on job experience, enhance technical skills & improve labor market outcomes.
The foundation is being laid to build innovative and sustainable ways of financing technical and higher education in
#SierraLeone
, to address this historical challenge. I am grateful for the supportive team I have
@techhigheredu
and the Ministry of Finance.
Today we launch the
@ARISEHub
project in
#SierraLeone
. Coincidentally this week we have experienced flash floods across the country with informal settlements at risk. We need to do more as a concerted effort to address this ongoing problem
#proactivenotreactive
Diverse stakeholders from
#SierraLeone
&
@unesco_abuja
, led by
@techhigheredu
met to co-create a work plan for the BEAR 3 project, to ensure sustainable, transparent & inclusive strategies for impactful delivery. Together, we are reshaping TVET’s perception, quality & relevance.
Today, 49 midwives graduate in
#SierraLeone
from the National Schoolof Midwifery. Congratulations to you and welcome to the health workforce. There's work to be done
Slum dwellers are often seen as illegal but the services they provide in society are not seen as illegal - collective perception of the slum communities represented at the
@ARISEHub
project launch in Freetown
Mr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Aseeri, Acting Director General, received HE Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education of the Republic of Sierra Leone, where they discussed ways of cooperation in the education sector and reviewed the ongoing projects.
Served as a panelist on “Beyond 2030: Towards a Resilient Future through Education” @ Conference of
#Commonwealth
Education Ministers. Great to share insights from
#SierraLeone
, learn from fellow ministers & agree on next steps to enhance education & prioritize equity & inclusion
Today, Ramsy Medical Laboratory opened its doors to students, giving them first hand experience to what working in the med lab diagnostic field entails. This initiative is commendable, and can foster interest in this profession and bolster
#SierraLeone
’s overall health system.
A young person recognized a problem and developed an innovative solution to address it. Now, more young people are using this platform to save lives. Young people are taking their rightful place as positive change leaders in
#SierraLeone
Through
@LifeBloodSL
, Abubakarr Jalloh stepped up and voluntarily donated blood to save the life of a teenager.
Thankfully, the patient have successfully recovered and is already discharged.
Thank you for the kind gesture, and we hope you'll continue to save more.
Delighted to have participated in
@TheLancet
‘s podcast discussing innovative strategies for attaining
#UHC
, sharing insights from the
@FCDOGovUK
funded
@ReBUILDRPC
study, on the significance of social accountability and community leaders in fostering resilience in
#SierraLeone
Recognizing the intersection of vocational training, entrepreneurship & socio economic development,
@techhigheredu
& NCTVA presented an accreditation certificate to Bread Avenue, a bakery that plays a role in shaping the future of youths in
#SierraLeone
.
#SkillsDevelopment
Great insights from
#SierraLeone
shared at the panel discussion on Tech-enabled systems for skills development, including the use of multi-use facilities to address resource challenges in education. Thank you to
@WorlBankIndia
for organizing this knowledge exchange platform.
Lessons learnt from the PRIME project on district level planning and implementation of mental health care will inform the development of a district level implementation plan for mental health in
#SierraLeone
Happy 60th birthday
@PresidentBio
. Thank you for your selfless service - for bringing more young people and women in 🇸🇱 into decision-making spaces, for allowing me to be a part of and contribute to your legacy. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Last week, I toured Ballanta Music Academy, dedicated to training in the creative arts. Despite challenges, the staff is committed to transforming the narrative of creative arts in Sierra Leone, supporting cultural preservation and fostering social cohesion.
Honored to address the esteemed attendees at the
@WACREN
Conference virtually on "Charting The Course: Forging Future-Ready Higher Education & Research Communities." Let's harness technology, nurture talents, & foster collaboration to shape a brighter future together.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of meeting with Students Against Corruption Sierra Leone. Their commitment to integrity and transparency in education is invaluable and the value of them seeing themselves as part of the solution to the problems we face is commendable.
Today,
@techhigheredu
and NCTVA held a symbolic certification ceremony for the government of 🇸🇱 and
@WorldBank
Skills Development Project, which empowered over 20,000 young people with technical and entrepreneurial skills, fostering sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Had a very fruitful meeting yesterday with H.E.
@WurieHaja
Hon. Minister of Technical & Higher Education of
#GoSL
yesterday to discuss specific ways of advancing equitable cooperation in the
#education
sector & tap into the vast potentials of the youth of
#Salone
. 🇮🇷🤝🇸🇱
Strategic collaborations is key to strengthening
#TVET
institutions and changing the narrative about vocational and technical training in
#SierraLeone
.
Positive engagement in China
@techhigheredu
. MTHE & TVET Institutions in China to advance
@Presidentbio
vision to develop middle-level manpower and job creation for youths.
#Education
- Plus 2023 has been truly fulfilling
@WurieHaja
with opportunities to consolidate HCD gains.
Free online courses - ‘We must leave no one behind’ – the Commonwealth Secretary-General urges greater adoption of digital technology | Commonwealth
#DigitalTechnology
#ArtificalIntelligence
My take home from
#EducationWorldForum
2024 - to contribute to a sustainable, adaptive, inclusive and proactive education system that leverages technology, promotes gender equality, that places learners and educators at the centre.
Today,
#SierraLeone
student leaders, recognizin themselves as part of the solution, organized a press conference, to co-create recommendations on how they can contribute to addressing substance abuse. Continued peer dialogue & awareness raising will compliment the efforts of GOSL
The National Union of Sierra Leone Students organized a Press Conference today to make a commitment to this country and its citizens. We are mindful of our roles as student leaders in combating kush and other harmful drugs. We now call on the government and stakeholders to act.
In addition to providing life changing medical care,
@MercyShips
also supports sustainable developmental impact in partnership with universities, via its
#education
,
#training
and
#advocacy
pillar. Thank you for the invite.
@techhigheredu
looks forward to continued partnership.
Today,
@techhigheredu
conducted a tour of the facilities at
@MercyShips
in
#SierraLeone
.The visit aimed to showcase
@MercyShips
' impact in providing essential medical services to vulnerable people and to explore continued partnerships with our universities,for sustainable impact.
Congratulations Ibrahim. This showcases the transformative power of programs like
#Eramus
+. Our youth represent
#SierraLeone
’s best hope for the future.
Ibrahim from Sierra Leone is a successful
#ErasmusPlus
Mundus applicant! He is now planting the seeds for a professional future through studies and internships in Finland, Austria and Chile! Apply:
At the 12-bed
#covid19
Isolation wing patients have less than what I consider the basic for any1 seeking care in hospital in
#SierraLeone
.
I left upset because I know WE CAN DO BETTER!
If like me ure feeling helpless Adopt a
#COVID19
Hospital Bed
Today’s
@NSDCIndia
Masterclass series offered a platform to discuss the challenges & opportunities of using digital technology in
#SierraLeone
for skills and lifelong learning. It also enabled
@techhigheredu
to gain valuable insights from the experiences of other countries.
The Honourable Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone, recently engaged with Professor Peter Scott,
@peter_scott
, President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning (
@COL4D
), at the 22nd Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers in
In 🇸🇱, under the leadership of
@PresidentBio
, we are dedicated to gender equality by creating sustainable pathways for girls to access education in STEAM fields. We are also pioneering innovative and sustainable financing methods to strengthen the government's current HCD efforts
Education is an investment, not an expense.
The
#G7
Trieste Declaration underscores its transformative power, especially for girls. World leaders must prioritize education financing for a more resilient, equitable future.
As
#SierraLeone
implements its Science, Technology & Innovation policy, key factors for effective delivery include alignment with NDP, partnerships, capacity& infrastructural dev within universities, research commercialization, political investment & will.
@UNESCO
@techhigheredu
To guarantee the efficient implementation of the National Science, Technology & Innovation policy in
#SierraLeone
, a collaborative platform was established to develop an action plan outlining specific roles, responsibilities, timelines, and a monitoring & evaluation framework.
Exciting to see this potential collaboration between
@QMUL
University of London,
@mohs_sl
&
@COMAHS_USL
. Active involvement of higher education institutions in needs-based research is crucial for shaping evidence-informed policies and fostering advancements in global health.
Just before Easter,
@QMUL
University of
#London
welcomed a delegation from
#SierraLeone
, led by the country’s Deputy Health Minister, Dr Jalikatu Mustapha. The visit's aim was to explore potential new partnerships and collaborations in teaching and research with a focus on
@techhigheredu
’s National Science Technology & Innovation Council funds 5 research and development projects in health, agriculture, energy, education& technology, aligned with
#SierraLeone
’s vision for scientific advancement and societal progress.
#stifordevelopment
Applications are open for fully-funded PhD studies at King’s College London starting in 2020.
Your research interests must relate to Africa.
Sierra Leoneans are eligible. Apply before 1st April 2020.
Quality
#TVET
is key to equipping
#SierraLeone
’s youth with skills for employment and socioeconomic development. Investing in TVET is a must to empower
#SierraLeone
’s next generation of positive change makers.
#YouthPotential
#SustainableFinancing
for
#HigherEducation
is needed in
#SierraLeone
to ensure equitable access and quality education. This retreat brought relevant stakeholders including our student leaders to co-create solutions for the education sector - the bedrock for national development.
This week I balanced two roles - one being a co-investigator on the
@Ethox_Centre
all female led "After the End" research project. I also explored forging equitable & sustainable research partnerships between the universities collaborating on this project & universities in 🇸🇱.
New paper out -
Adapting and implementing training, guidelines and treatment cards to improve primary care-based hypertension and diabetes management in a fragile context: results of a feasibility study in
#SierraLeone
Leone
@NIHR_RUHF
@sophie_witter
To enhance transparency, accountability, relevance and the quality of education we provide,
@techhigheredu
recently met with our higher education institutions to develop comprehensive service charters and performance contracts.
To guarantee the efficient implementation of the National Science, Technology & Innovation policy in
#SierraLeone
, a collaborative platform was established to develop an action plan outlining specific roles, responsibilities, timelines, and a monitoring & evaluation framework.
"Increase in volume, quality and equitability of surgical care which is affordable to people in the Western Area of
#SierraLeone
". Ambitious statement from the diagnostic phase of
@assetKGHI
project but achievable as a concerted effort.
@mohs_sl
@COMAHS_USL
Yesterday,
@techhigheredu
met with student leaders to address crucial matters, such as our potential contribution to the ongoing kush epidemic affecting our youth. I applaud the student leaders for pledging to raise awareness within their networks to aid in tackling this issue.