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The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized the importance of technology and innovation in youth empowerment during the 2025 SL Innovates: Digital Government Summit held on Wednesday.
Speaking at the summit’s Day 2 opening, Dr. Jalloh highlighted the initiatives his office has implemented to connect young people with job opportunities. He stated, “The Office of the Vice President initiated a National Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Forum to provide opportunities to get young people on the path to jobs.”
Dr. Jalloh further announced that the Forum will now collaborate with the Tech Summit to enhance opportunities for youth in the tech sector.
“Today, we are combining that with the Tech Summit to create opportunities for young people in the tech industry, especially students studying innovation, technology, and digital education,” he said.
The Vice President Jalloh also discussed the government’s efforts to expand digital infrastructure across the country.
“We continue to build the digital ecosystem, infrastructure that stretches across this country, increasing access to mobile services and data. That infrastructure becomes the backbone to help you develop your skills and access jobs,” he added.
The Digital Government Summit aims to foster discussions on technological advancements and their potential benefits for the nation.
