The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Njala University, Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma, has described admission into the institution’s School of Postgraduate Studies as “the beginning of a good fortune,” urging newly matriculated students to seize the academic and professional opportunities ahead of them.
Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma made that inspiring statement during the 2026 postgraduate matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the University Auditorium on the Njala Campus. The ceremony formally welcomed a new cohort of postgraduate students into one of Sierra Leone’s leading higher learning institutions.
Addressing the matriculants, the Vice-Chancellor assured them of the university’s unwavering commitment to supporting their academic journey through a dedicated team of lecturers, researchers and administrative staff. He noted that while the institution is prepared to provide a conducive learning environment, the students’ success will largely depend on their own determination, discipline and willingness to make the best use of the resources available to them.
He emphasized that postgraduate education is a critical stage in shaping future leaders, researchers and professionals, and encouraged the students to approach their studies with seriousness and a strong sense of purpose.
Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma further urged the newly admitted students to remain faithful to the Matriculation Oath, stressing that discipline, honesty and respect for university regulations are essential values that must guide their conduct throughout their period of study. He reminded them that academic excellence is built not only on intelligence but also on integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
The Vice-Chancellor also advised the students to ensure that they complete all formal admission requirements, including signing the matriculation register and settling all approved fees, while strictly adhering to the provisions outlined in the postgraduate policy framework.
Highlighting the broader significance of postgraduate education, he encouraged the students to fully maximize the university’s rich academic environment, research opportunities and institutional partnerships. According to him, those platforms are specifically designed to deepen knowledge, strengthen research capacity and position graduates for greater professional relevance and national development.
He noted that the postgraduate journey offers students the chance to expand their intellectual horizons, contribute meaningfully to knowledge production and develop innovative solutions to societal challenges.
Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma concluded by congratulating the matriculants for reaching what he described as a significant academic milestone; one that many aspire to attain but few successfully achieve. He encouraged them to remain focused, resilient and committed to excellence as they pursue their higher academic ambitions at Njala University.
The matriculation ceremony marked yet another important chapter in the university’s continued drive to promote advanced learning, research excellence and human capital development in Sierra Leone.
