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Fourah Bay College has today, February 18, 2026, marked 199 years of academic excellence, celebrating nearly two centuries of contribution to higher education, leadership, and national development.
Founded in 1827, the institution remains one of the oldest centers of higher learning in West Africa. Historical records of the college describe it as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and scholarship, earning it the longstanding reputation as the “Athens of West Africa.”
For close to two centuries, the college has played a central role in shaping generations of leaders across Sierra Leone and the wider West African region. Its legacy is rooted in the promotion of knowledge, courage, and national pride, values that continue to define its academic and social mission.
The college’s historical accounts emphasize its endurance through political, social, and economic changes over the years, maintaining its commitment to education despite various national challenges. This resilience has been widely cited as part of the foundation of its identity and influence.
As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the institution continues to position itself as a pillar of higher education in Sierra Leone. Administrators and historians note that its longstanding contribution to scholarship and leadership development remains central to its reputation.
The 199-year milestone highlights the college’s sustained role in advancing academic excellence while preserving the traditions and standards that have defined it since its establishment in 1827.
