The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) has convened a high-level national engagement on Institutional Management for Quality Assurance in University Administration at Freetown Polytechnic, Jui Campus.

The meeting brought together university administrators, quality assurance officers, and regulatory officials to strengthen governance systems and align university operations with national and international standards.

Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz Kamara, stressed that quality assurance is central to educational reform and urged public universities to adopt digital management systems and align programmes with global benchmarks.

He announced that all public universities must submit comprehensive student and programme data dating back to 2018, warning that non-compliant institutions would face sanctions. He also referenced ongoing reforms, including the Tertiary Education Commission Act, the National Technical and Vocational Education Act, and the Dual Apprenticeship Policy.

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MTHE’s Chief Technical and Higher Education Officer, Dr. Josephus Brimah, said efforts are underway to unify national qualifications frameworks and strengthen policies on credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Presenters emphasized strict adherence to accreditation standards, warning against unaccredited programmes and highlighting challenges such as shortages of PhD-qualified staff, overcrowded lecture halls, and weak assessment systems.

The engagement forms part of broader government efforts to reinforce accountability and improve standards across Sierra Leone’s higher and technical education sector.