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𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝟏𝟎𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞

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𝐁𝐲 𝐈𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡.
Recognizing the pivotal role of education in global sustainable development, Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, has unveiled a significant initiative during the closing session of the extraordinary meeting of the sub-regional Parliament in Freetown on Friday.
Hon. Sidie Tunis disclosed that the Ten Billion Leones for five academic years will be dedicated to supporting tertiary students in Sierra Leone pursuing various courses.
He unveiled the scholarship scheme while addressing University students from FCB, IPAM and Milton Margai Technical University during the last day of the Ecowas Seminar in Freetown.
Highlighting the continuity of this effort, Speaker Tunis disclosed that sixty-seven university students have already benefited from the scheme through the One Love Salone Foundation.
He emphasized their commitment to expanding the scheme, aiming to grant scholarships to one hundred students this year and targeting one hundred and fifty students in the coming year.
The initiative, conceived by Speaker Tunis and his wife, Mrs. Nabeela F. Tunis, is a testament to their dedication to giving back to society by providing education opportunities for the country’s youth.
In addition to scholarships, the scheme includes providing laptops to second year students, alleviating the challenges of rushed assignments and facilitating convenient access to learning materials.
Two Billion Leones have already been allocated to support this aspect of the project for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Acknowledging the positive strides made by female students, Speaker Tunis expressed the intention to encourage more girls to benefit from the scheme, recognizing their current performance compared to their male counterparts.
The overarching goal, as Speaker Tunis concluded, aligns with President Julius Maada Bio’s vision to enhance human capital investment through education. The project aims to elevate the country’s literacy rate, positioning Sierra Leone competitively on the global stage

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