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The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has commended a team of Fourah Bay College (FBC) graduates for developing innovative digital learning solutions aimed at improving education delivery in schools and communities with limited access to electricity and the internet.
Minister Sackey made the remarks after receiving the Easy STEM team at his office, where they delivered what he described as an in-depth presentation on their offline-first educational technology.
According to the minister, the solution is specifically designed to respond to the realities faced by many schools across Sierra Leone, particularly in underserved areas.
In his statement, Sackey explained that the Easy STEM system integrates tablets, portable servers, rechargeable battery packs and offline content platforms.
He said these tools allow teachers and learners to access quality educational materials at any time, even without internet connectivity or reliable power supply. He noted that the solution has already been deployed in five districts and is supporting both in-school and out-of-school learners.
The minister said he was particularly impressed by the team’s commitment to locally driven engineering and practical problem-solving. He stated that the platform includes offline language-learning tools and interactive lessons in STEM subjects, agriculture and basic computing, which directly address challenges faced by schools in remote and low-resource communities.
Minister Sackey further disclosed that discussions with the team focused on sustainability, scalability and partnership models. He said the ministry explored how the initiative could align with national education priorities and how collaboration with development partners, including UNICEF, could help expand its reach.
Describing the initiative as a clear example of youth-led innovation, Sackey said the journey of the Easy STEM team-from a college project at Fourah Bay College to a solution with national relevance-demonstrates what young people can achieve when given the right support.
In his statement, the minister called on development partners, the private sector and well-meaning institutions to support the initiative so it can be scaled up to reach more schools and communities across the country.
Minister Sackey reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to building an inclusive and resilient education system, stressing that partnerships, innovation and shared responsibility remain critical to ensuring that every child in Sierra Leone has access to a future-ready education.
