A vibrant air of achievement filled Central University’s campus as students, faculty, and community stakeholders gathered to celebrate the institution’s 5th Congregation Ceremony. Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh graced the occasion as Guest Speaker, honoring the graduating class receiving Bachelor’s Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.
The event took place on the 28th of February 2026, bringing together graduates, faculty members, development partners, and community leaders to mark a significant milestone in higher education and human capital development in Sierra Leone.
In his keynote address, Chief Minister Sengeh called on the graduates to become catalysts for societal progress. “Embrace your roles as dreamers and servants of society. Pursue radical, inclusive dreams, and contribute meaningfully to national development,” he urged. He further emphasized the power of collaboration, stating, “Together government, private sector, development partners, and citizens we deliver.” Highlighting youth empowerment, he announced four scholarships for bloggers to enroll at the university, reinforcing a commitment to community engagement.
Vice Chancellor Professor Bob Karanka Conteh applauded the graduates’ dedication, noting that international partnerships have positioned Central University alumni for success, with all previous graduates securing employment. Minister of Technical and Higher Education Haja Ramatulai Wurie stressed the need for ethical engagement with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, and called on graduates to uphold professional integrity in their careers.
The ceremony highlighted Sierra Leone’s continued investment in human capital development, youth empowerment, and innovation in education key pillars of the government’s Big Five Game Changers agenda. It also reinforced the essential role of universities in cultivating skilled, ethical, and service-oriented leaders capable of driving sustainable national growth.
Graduates and guests alike left the Mile 91 campus inspired, carrying the message that education, combined with ethics, collaboration, and vision, can transform not only individual lives but the nation at large.
