Office of the First LadyRepublic of Sierra Leone

Remarks / Education

Women and nation-building at the Port Loko campus

In a public lecture at Ernest Bai Koroma University, the First Lady spoke about women’s roles in national development.

Dr. Fatima Maada Bio holds flowers at the Port Loko campus visit
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio holds flowers at the Port Loko campus visit
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Women in public life

The Office’s account describes Dr. Fatima Maada Bio addressing students, faculty and guests at the Port Loko campus. She spoke about women’s contributions as educators, entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators.

In photographs

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Dr. Fatima Maada Bio speaks at the Port Loko campus lectern
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio speaks at the Port Loko campus lectern
Rows of attendees listen outdoors at the Port Loko campus
Rows of attendees listen outdoors at the Port Loko campus
The First Lady stands with participants displaying two framed portraits
The First Lady stands with participants displaying two framed portraits
The First Lady smiles during the Port Loko campus visit
The First Lady smiles during the Port Loko campus visit

Access and opportunity

The lecture addressed the importance of girls having access to education, health care and protection from violence and discrimination. The First Lady encouraged students to support one another and take part in building those opportunities.

Summary based on the Office’s account of the lecture.

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