Muslim Community Raises Concern Over Government Suspension of Arabic Teacher Recruitment
Osman Tolo Sesay The Muslim community in Sierra Leone has expressed “deep concern and dissatisfaction” following the government’s sudden decision to suspend the nationwide recruitment of Arabic teachers.
In a formal letter dated January 30, 2026, addressed to the Government of Sierra Leone, representatives of Islamic missions and schools warned that the halt poses a “serious threat” to the sustainability of Islamic education in the country.
The letter highlights that Islamic mission schools and Arabic institutions play a vital role in national development and face an acute shortage of qualified teachers. The suspension, they argue, risks weakening educational quality and marginalizing Islamic institutions, hindering the intellectual and spiritual growth of Muslim children.
The community emphasized that Arabic education contributes not only to religious learning but also to literacy and moral development. They warned that denying support to this sector creates an imbalance in the national educational framework and could be perceived as inconsistent with principles of fairness and inclusivity.
The statement urges the government to reconsider the decision and calls for constructive dialogue with recognized Muslim bodies to address the educational needs of Islamic schools.
The Muslim community reaffirmed its commitment to peace and national progress but cautioned that policies undermining religious education risk eroding trust and slowing holistic development.
They appealed for urgent attention to the matter and the restoration of the teacher recruitment process in the interest of equity, educational development, and national harmony.
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