21/01/2026
๐ History of Ansarul Islamic Boys Secondary School, Kono
Ansarul Islamic Boys Secondary School โ commonly called โA Schoolโ โ is a government-sponsored public secondary school located in Tankoro Chiefdom, Koidutown, Kono District, Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1974 on strong Islamic principles by two respected Fula businessmen and philanthropists: Alhaji Sajalieu Bah and Alhaji Chewtor Jalloh. ๏ฟฝ
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The school was established as part of the Sierra Leone Ansarul Islamic Mission (SLAIM), with a mission to combine Islamic values with high-quality Western education โ ensuring students are equipped spiritually, morally, and academically for life and service. ๏ฟฝ
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With the motto โService to Mankindโ, Ansarul Islamic Boys Secondary School aims to develop ethical leaders, scholars, and professionals who contribute positively to their communities and country. ๏ฟฝ
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Although rooted in Islamic tradition, the school welcomes students from all religious backgrounds, and its teaching staff includes educators of diverse faiths, creating an environment of respect, unity, and excellence. ๏ฟฝ
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Over the years, the school has become one of the most prominent secondary schools in the region, producing alumni who have excelled as doctors, lawyers, educators, diplomats, business leaders, military officers, and public servants โ all committed to serving Sierra Leone with integrity and competence. ๏ฟฝ