*How the country was the foundation of education and politics in West Africa
Abubakar Hashim
Sierra Leone will clock 64 tomorrow April 27, 2025.
The country had long laid the foundation for Africa’s intelligentsia and educational networks, through Fourah Bay College, that used to be affiliated with University of Durham in UK.
The current State House was the seat of political power, with a Governor General ruling West Africa.
At 64, despite challenges, the country remains an epitome of topographical beauty. Strings of white sandy beaches, dotted round the peninsula capital city of Freetown
The people are naturally hospitable, with cheerful demeanour, despite economic hardships.
President Julius Maada Bio’s government, now seven years, has governed the country, with premium on private sector- led economic strategies toward national development.
For instance, his “Feed Salone” program, mining activities, housing, sports and even education, are virtually in the front burner of private operators, with government providing enabling environment.
All past governments since independence have contributed to national development.
A full and detailed report on Sierra Leone at 64 will be out, both on hard and soft copies, in TheNEWS Magazine in upper week, for worldwide circulation, with special focus on key and successful agencies.
These are the Anti Corruption Commission, National Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Sierra Leone Road Safey Authority and others, demonstrating government participation in development.
*Abubakar Hashim is our West Coast Bureau Chief, based in Sierra Leone