Engineering Society, FBC

Engineering Society, FBC University Of Sierra Leone

Fortified Conference Freetown 2026🇸🇱
03/09/2026

Fortified Conference Freetown 2026🇸🇱

Which Is Better for Structural Steel Connections: Bolted Connections or Welded Connections—and Why⁉️
29/08/2026

Which Is Better for Structural Steel Connections: Bolted Connections or Welded Connections—and Why⁉️

‼️‼️‼️Important Update
28/08/2026

‼️‼️‼️Important Update

The University of Sierra Leone has taken a decisive step into the digital era, announcing that all student dissertations...
28/08/2026

The University of Sierra Leone has taken a decisive step into the digital era, announcing that all student dissertations will now be submitted electronically rather than in hard‑bound copies.

Credit: Truth media

FBC DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR CALLS FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION Professor Andrew Ba...
28/08/2026

FBC DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR CALLS FOR STRONGER ENFORCEMENT TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION

Professor Andrew Baio Says Stronger Detection and Punishment Can Deter Academic Malpractice

By Marian Magdalene Bangura
Strategic Communication Unit – MoICE

Deputy Vice Chancellor of Fourah Bay College (FBC), Professor Andrew Baio, has called for stronger measures to detect, investigate and punish corrupt practices within Sierra Leone’s education sector, particularly at the tertiary level, warning that weak enforcement can undermine academic standards and encourage malpractice.

Professor Baio made the statement during a Special Edition of the Civic Town Hall hosted by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MoICE) on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown. The town hall focused on the theme, “How Do We Address the Threats to Quality Education in Sierra Leone?”

Speaking from the perspective of tertiary education, Professor Baio said protecting the credibility of Sierra Leone’s education system requires more than expanding access and introducing reforms. He stressed that institutions must also have effective systems capable of identifying academic fraud and imposing appropriate sanctions on those who violate established standards.

According to him, individuals who engage in corrupt practices often make a calculation between the benefits they expect to gain and the risks of being detected and punished.

He explained that where the perceived benefits of malpractice are higher than the likelihood of detection and punishment, individuals may be encouraged to continue engaging in fraudulent activities.

Professor Baio cited fake academic qualifications as one example of malpractice that can undermine the integrity of the tertiary education system. He noted that some individuals may acquire fraudulent degrees because they believe such qualifications could help them secure employment, promotions or other opportunities without facing

Are you a student of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture?What is the name of this lecturer?What is the one thing...
28/08/2026

Are you a student of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture?

What is the name of this lecturer?

What is the one thing you learned from him?

University of Sierra Leone Bans Signing-Out ActivitiesThe Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery has informed final-year stude...
24/08/2026

University of Sierra Leone Bans Signing-Out Activities

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery has informed final-year students that no signing-out activities will be allowed on campus.

Students have been urged to comply with the directive.

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE 🏗️📐The E&A Society is fully active and ready to deliver your offic...
24/08/2026

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE 🏗️📐
The E&A Society is fully active and ready to deliver your official membership package!
What's Included:
Custom Polo: Premium quality with standard printing
Membership Band: High-quality silicone wristband
Society Sticker: Durable decal for gear and laptops
Identification Card: Official E&A ID card
Plus, access to exclusive society updates and perks!
Package Fee: NLe 500
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‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️Exciting News for football lovers.
18/08/2026

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Exciting News for football lovers.

‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE:Engineering and Architecture Society executive board.
17/08/2026

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Engineering and Architecture Society executive board.

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