Mandate of the Ministry
Empowering Sierra Leone Through Quality Education
The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) was established in 2018 through an executive proclamation by His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio. Its creation marked a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s educational reform efforts. Prior to this, all matters relating to technical, vocational, and higher education were administered under a single body, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The formation of MTHE represented a strategic decision to provide dedicated leadership, clearer focus, and stronger governance for the nation’s rapidly evolving tertiary and vocational education sectors.
As a ministry, we are committed to advancing a system that empowers learners, strengthens institutions, and aligns educational outcomes with national development goals. We believe that quality education is essential for economic growth, social progress, and long-term national transformation.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to promote access to quality tertiary and vocational education through appropriate policies for the development of education in Sierra Leone.
We work to expand opportunities for all Sierra Leoneans, ensuring that technical and higher education remains inclusive, relevant, and globally competitive.
Through collaboration with universities, colleges, training centers, industry partners, and international stakeholders, we strive to build a workforce equipped with the knowledge, skills, and innovation needed to drive sustainable development. At MTHE, we remain committed to shaping an education system that opens doors, inspires excellence, and supports the aspirations of every learner across Sierra Leone.
Our Mission
To promote access to quality tertiary and vocational education through effective policies, strong regulation, and strategic partnerships that align skills development with national priorities.
Our Vision
An inclusive, high-quality technical and higher education system that empowers all Sierra Leoneans to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to national and global development.
Our Mission
Equity, quality, accountability, innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, excellence, transparency, national development, and lifelong learning.