Today, during the STEM Club Presentation event organized by the alumni of Sierra Leone Grammar School (SLGS) and Annie Walsh Memorial School (AWMS), the Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation, Madam Salima Monorma Bah emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing #technology and #innovation as key to Sierra Leone’s development.
The Minister highlighted the success of the Sierra Leone Innovates Tech Summit in June 2024, where young innovators presented solutions aligned with the government’s vision. Minister Bah noted that President Bio has made #technology a priority in the Big Five agenda, essential for the country’s growth and global competitiveness.
Praising the private sector and program organizers for their collaboration, madam minister acknowledged the importance of supporting youth in driving technological advancement and sustainability.
The event included a visit to the training site where pupils developed skills in #coding, #robotics , #entrepreneurship , and #graphicdesign
A special moment occurred when a student from Sierra Leone Grammar School presented the Minister with a framed memento. The Minister gratefully accepted it and reiterated her belief in innovators in Sierra Leone.
