The Tadris Foundation, in a colourful ceremony held at Bayconfield, Brookfields, celebrated the official graduation of its latest cohort of trainees, marking a significant milestone in vocational skills development and women’s empowerment in Sierra Leone. The event attracted a distinguished lineup of guests, including Anita Momoh, CEO and Founder of the Tadris Foundation; Musu Foday, CEO of M3 Counselling Services in Sierra Leone; Victor Massaquoi from the Civil Service College; Ramatu Kargbo, a Consultant from the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs; and Ansu Momoh.
Delivering her opening remarks, Chairperson Musu Foday welcomed the guests and participants, emphasising the significance of the ceremony as a symbol of progress in empowering women through vocational skills. She emphasised the foundation’s commitment to self-discipline, personal development, and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lovetta Juana, commended the Tadris Foundation for its visionary leadership. She encouraged graduates to remain humble and to continue learning from their tutors and mentors as they transition into the workforce.
Ansu Momoh echoed these sentiments, urging the graduates to take their skills seriously, remain committed to personal growth, and prioritize humility and integrity in their endeavors. “Create room for continuous self-improvement,” he advised.
Victor Massaquoi of the Civil Service College emphasised ethics and selflessness as key values that should guide the graduates in their careers. “Use what you have learned to uplift your lives and contribute meaningfully to your communities,” he urged.
Delivering the keynote address, Ramatu Kargbo of the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs praised the Tadris Foundation for its contribution to national development through women’s empowerment. She highlighted the government’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) policy as a framework supporting such initiatives. She called on the graduates to apply their new skills for personal and economic growth while upholding professionalism and integrity.
The ceremony concluded with the awarding of certificates and the distribution of tailoring machines, as well as artistic and cosmetic tools donated by Caritas Sierra Leone, serving as start-up kits for the graduates. In her closing remarks, Tadris Foundation CEO Anita Momoh advised graduates to use the equipment responsibly and cautioned against selling the tools, promising regular follow-up visits to ensure the resources are utilized properly.
Kelvin Mark Kargbo, SLENA Correspondent
