14/08/2026
Minister Kenyeh Barlay bids farewell to 2026 KOICA scholars
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Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, has officially sent off Adama Hawa Bah and Naomi Kadiatu Sesay, beneficiaries of the KOICA scholarship to South Korea.
The two will pursue postgraduate studies in Gender Equality and Tax & Fiscal Policy under the fully funded programme. In the farewell meeting held on Friday, 14th August 2028, Minister Barlay encouraged them to remain focused, represent Sierra Leone with pride, and return with knowledge to support national development.