Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared free education, in fulfilment of a campaign promise. This scheme will be effective from September this year.
“Free education will be introduced effective September 2018 for all primary and secondary schools to improve access to quality education,” President Bio told the state opening of parliament, to thunderous applause.
Bio took office in early April after a tumultuous election campaign, ending a decade-long rule by the All People’s Congress (APC).
Free education right will be provided to both primary and secondary school age children.