The Lifeline Nehemiah Betteh Tumara Technical and Vocational Institute in Kuntorloh,  east of Freetown, on Saturday 11 th October 2025, held a colourful induction ceremony for its new students who have been admitted to pursue a one year training course in various professions including: Hospitality, Electrical Installation, Information Technology, and Plumbing.

Addressing the students, Director of Administration at Lifeline Nehemiah Projects, Philemon S. Kamara,  said that the the event marked the beginning of a new academic year and welcomed students to the institution’s vibrant community.

He went on that the courses offered were not for dropouts as many people perceived, ratger they are meant to train young people to become professionals and become employable to enable them earn decent standards of living.

He continued by emphasizing the importance of technical and vocational education in equipping students with skills that are in high demand in the job market.

In his remarks, the principal, Amadu Luke, called on the students to endeavour to attend classes everyday as the courses were very intensive, comprising theory and practical.

He noted that the courses are designed to train them physically, mentally, socially, morally, psychologically, and emotionally. He revealed that the trainees would be taught basic English, mathematics, entrepreneurship, Customer Care Service and mentorship.

He stressed that they should try to adhere to the strict code of conduct of the institution so that they will not lose their places to other people who are on a waiting list.

He disclosed that since the training programme started in 2012, thousands of young men and women have successfully gone through the programme and graduated, most of whom are now either gainfully employed or running their own businesses.

In his statement, the Director of Finance, Mohamed Turay, stated that the courses are designed to give the students life skills to enable them to manage their lives positively.

“We develop your characters so that you can relate well with people from different backgrounds,” he stressed.

He expressed delight when he noticed that ‘Betteh Tumara’ has become a great success.

He lamented on the lack of requisite resources to enroll and train thousands of young people who apply to become students of the institution every year, but  paid tribute to the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education for their support and guidance over the years.

He appealed for more support and partnerships from the government and from local and international Non-Governmental Organizations to enable them to achieve their objectives.

A conducted tour of the different departments of the institution climaxed the occasion.