University of Sierra Leone Acting Vice Chancellor And Principal Assumes Office
Morlai Ibrahim Kamara The Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of Sierra Leone, Professor Aiah Lebbie has assumed office on, 26th February, 2024.
According to USL, he was appointed pursuant to Section 8(5) of The Universities Act No 5 2021 by the Hon Minister of Technical and Higher Education with immediate effect. His roles and responsibilities are spelt out in subsection 4 paragraphs (a-e) of the said Act.
In addition, he is required to initiate the process of recruiting of a substantive Vice Chancellor and Principal, after the requisite consultations.
Professor Lebbie has assumed office at the time the university newly admitted students to USL are waiting to matriculate, while graduating students are waiting for the 2024 Congregation.
These are in addition to other pressing matters that need the approval or leadership of the Office of VC&P USL. Some of these activities are the finalization and approval of the 2024 budget and the payment of salaries and allowances for February, 2024.
He had a brief meeting with the Acting Registrar, the Acting Finance Director and a cross section of the staff at the Secretariat.
Professor Aiah Lebbie assumes responsibility for guiding the University of Sierra Leone through its academic endeavors and institutional affairs.
His appointment has been met with anticipation and optimism from the university community, who look forward to his leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.
You deserve it Prof Aiah Lebbie
I trust him
He can deliver
Congratulation sir