President Bio takes $100 million loan for 1,000 Sierra Leonean graduates to study AI, STEM in U.S., Canada
President Julius Bio has collected a $100 million loan to provide vital support to send 1,000 Sierra Leonean graduates to the United States and Canada to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), MBA, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) courses.
The ceremonial handover of the educational loan, which does not require collateral, was carried out through Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Employment, Labour, and Social Security.
SOS NEKOTECH Centre of Excellence provided the loan.
Princess Ocansey, the executive chairwoman of the SOS NEKOTECH programme, congratulated Mr Bio on his reelection and commended his dedication to enhancing human capital development for Sierra Leoneans.
She emphasised the historical significance of this moment, particularly because Mr Bio is strongly committed to nurturing the nation’s human resources.
The country’s Minister of Employment, Labour, and Social Security, Mohamed Rahman Swaray, expressed his delight in leading this programme. He recalled his participation in the official launch of the program in Sierra Leone two years ago in collaboration with the SOS team.
During his visit to the U.S. in 2023, at the invitation of the SOS NEKOTECH Centre of Excellence, various speakers lauded Mr Bio for his transformative efforts in advancing Sierra Leone’s development.
He highlighted the fortunate circumstances of the current generation, which benefits from a government that brings educational opportunities right to the citizens’ doorsteps.
Mr Bio expressed gratitude for receiving the loan from SOS NEKOTECH on behalf of the people of Sierra Leone. He emphasised the crucial importance of Africa catching up with the rest of the world by prioritising investments in education.
The Sierra Leonean president stressed that a nation’s most valuable resource is its human capital, stressing that people are not just recipients of development but also the agents of development itself.
He further acknowledged the collaborative efforts of partners like SOS NEKOTECH in working alongside his government to enhance Sierra Leone’s human capital by allowing more graduates to receive education abroad.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Senate seeks immediate reconstruction of collapsed Enugu-Port Harcourt bridge
The Senate urged the federal government to provide intervention funds to the Ministry of Works to rehabilitate and maintain critical road infrastructure.
Sport
Morocco, Spain, Portugal named as 2030 FIFA World Cup joint hosts; three matches billed for South America
“The FIFA Council also agreed unanimously that the only bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 will be the joint bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain,” the FIFA President added.
Hot news Home top
Police declare PrimeBoy wanted over Mohbad’s death
The command also placed a N1 million reward for anyone with useful information that would lead to his arrest.
States
NERC investigates electrocution of family members in Taraba
NERC said the tragic accident was reported on Monday, and it was learnt that only the youngest child survived the electrocution.
States
Nasarawa APC rejects tribunal’s judgment sacking Gov. Sule, backs decision to appeal
He added that the party was strongly behind the decision of Mr Sule to test the judgment at the Court of Appeal.
Hot news Home top
Kaduna ministerial nominee Balarabe Lawal slumps during screening
His sudden collapse threw the plenary session into a panic as senators rushed to help revive him.
