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The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has pledged his commitment to mobilising support to rebuild the burnt-down boarding home at Koidu Girls Secondary School (KGSS) in Kono District, describing the facility as critical to protecting the future of girls’ education.
Minister Sackey made the statement on Sunday, January 11, 2026, while attending the Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving ceremony marking 50 years of the school’s existence. The event brought together school authorities, alumnae, students and community stakeholders to celebrate the institution’s contribution to girls’ education in Sierra Leone.
Speaking at the ceremony, the minister said he was “deeply honoured” to join the celebration of KGSS, which he described as a school that has, for five decades, shaped girls into “women of honour, service, and excellence.” He noted that the anniversary was not only a moment of celebration, but also a reminder of the urgent challenges facing the school.
Minister Sackey said he visited the burnt boarding facility during the programme and expressed concern over its condition. According to him, the visit evoked “both the pain of what was lost and the urgency of what must now be rebuilt.”
He referenced testimonies from former students, who shared that girls in boarding facilities consistently perform better academically. The minister said this reinforced the importance of restoring the boarding home, stressing that the issue goes beyond infrastructure.
“Restoring this home is not just about walls and roofs, but about protecting futures,” he said, as quoted during the event.
The education minister further stated that he is committed to working with partners and friends of education to mobilise resources to rebuild the facility, ensuring that no girl’s education is disrupted due to circumstances beyond her control.
Minister Sackey asserted the broader national value of the school, noting that KGSS has produced “five decades of strong, purpose-driven women” who have contributed to national development.
He assured the school community of his continued support, saying he would stand with the institution to ensure it continues to serve future generations.
He concluded by linking the success of the school to national progress, stating that when Koidu Girls Secondary School rises, Sierra Leone rises, and that the country’s “diamonds must continue to shine.”
