On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Parliament of Sierra Leone passed the Tertiary Education Commission Act of 2024 making some amendments.

MPs say that marks a crucial step towards advancing the nation’s education trajectory.

The legislation underwent rigorous examination by the Legislative Committee and the Committee of the Whole House prior to its approval.

The primary aim of the the law is to regulate all Tertiary Education Institutions throughout Sierra Leone and to address various matters related to learning while enhancing quality of education.

Presenting the Legislative Committee’s report, Chairman Hon. Abdul Sulaiman Marray-Conteh assured fellow Members of Parliament that the Education Bill, prior, was  thoroughly scrutinized.

The emphasized that the report reflected a unanimous decision by the Committee, which included consultations comprising professionals and experts in making sure that they give a comprehensive evaluation.

The Chairman detailed that various aspects of the Bill, before it was passed into law, on areas such as contents, clauses, functions, responsibilities, management structure, tenure of office, penalties, and remuneration, all these were meticulously reviewed.

In a related development, Parliament also passed the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education Act, 2025, on the same day.

This legislation aims to reinforce the National Council for Technical, Vocational, and Academic Awards, which will now be known as the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education.

It seeks to provide accreditation, validation, examination, and certification services for specialized and professional programs across formal, non-formal, and informal sectors.

Both Bills were introduced by Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, the current Minister of Technical and Higher Education, and so, the bills underwent similar scrutiny and amendments before being enacted into law. These legislative actions signify a pivotal advancement in Sierra Leone’s education sector, aiming to foster a more robust and regulated educational environment.