By Mohamed M. Sesay
Eight Paramount Chiefs from the Kenema District have shown respect to one of the promoters of tertiary education in the country who is the brain child behind the establishment of the Canadian College of Technology, Chancellor Muckson Sesay as on Thursday, April 27, 2023, Chancellor Muckson Sesay was both surprised and humbled by the unexpected visit of eight (8) Paramount Chiefs from the Eastern Region of Kenema District, Sierra Leone.
The esteemed Chiefs gathered to express their gratitude for the life-changing educational opportunities and scholarships his institution provided to students from their chiefdoms.
Chancellor Muckson was deeply moved by the visit, sharing his astonishment and humility with the delegation. In a touching gesture of support and gratitude, the Paramount Chiefs hovered their hands over Chancellor Muckson’s head and prayed for his continued success and protection.
Paramount Chief PC Foday Fabba shared a personal story of how Chancellor Muckson discovered his son on the streets of Kenema and offered him a life-changing scholarship.
“This shows Chancellor Muckson’s commitment to helping people regardless of their tribal affiliations,” he noted
The P.C Foday Fabba invited Chancellor Muckson to host him in his Chiefdom when next he returns to Sierra Leone, further solidifying the bond between the Paramount Chiefs and the Chancellor.
The Chiefs invoked the spirits of their ancestors and poured libation for the gods to protect Chancellor Muckson, demonstrating their deep respect and gratitude for his contributions to their Chiefdoms.
Upon receiving their blessings, Chancellor Muckson remarked, ” It is a blessing to be visited  by eminent personalities like yours” and he added that ‘I felt something cold passing through my spine,” emphasizing the profound impact of the Chiefs’ heartfelt prayers over his head.
The delegation includes: Paramount Chief PC Foday Fabba of the Dodo Chiefdom, P.C. Michael K. Gbindo of Kandu Lepppiama Chiefdom, P.C Mohamed Vandi Kimbo of Simbaru Chiefdom, P.C. Patrick Kanneh Kabba of Nomo Chiefdom, P.C Momodu Koroma of Tunkia Chiefdom, P.C Mohamed F. Nayakoi of Dama Chiefdom,P.C Alusine Kpulun of Goramamende Chiefdom and P.C Ansumana Gbow of Fala Wander Chiefdom.
Chancellor Muckson promises to remain committed to promoting education and fostering the growth of Central University as the fastest-growing institution in Sierra Leone. He is deeply grateful for the support and blessings of the Kenema District Chiefs and looks forward to continuing his mission of empowering their communities through education.