01/12/2025
Alpha Sidie Bangura: A Trailblazer in Health Economics and a Beacon of Sierra Leonean Excellence
From the quiet town of Sanda to the global academic stage, Alpha Sidie Bangura has become a symbol of determination and excellence.
His early brilliance shone at St. Francis Secondary School in Makeni, where he earned outstanding results in both the BECE and WASSCE examinations.
A graduate of Fourah Bay College and holder of an MBA in Finance from the University of Makeni. He furthered his studies at Peking University (PKU) in China, where he specialized in National Development and Health Economics and was named the Best Graduating International Student.
Alpha’s brilliance shone again when he ranked second in PKU’s PhD entrance examination in Health Economics; an achievement that cements his place among Sierra Leone’s leading scholars.
Now a Lecturer at the University of Makeni, researcher, and entrepreneur, he continues to inspire through his work in education, innovation, and community development.