11/08/2026
Conrad Sackey Congratulates NPSE Candidates as Over 125,000 Qualify for JSS
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has congratulated the 160,161 pupils who sat the National Primary School Examination (NPSE), following the release of the examination results.
Minister Sackey said more than 125,000 pupils have earned their place in Junior Secondary School (JSS), describing the outcome as a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s education sector.
“You showed up, you answered the call, and you are building Sierra Leone,” Minister Sackey said.
He described the number of successful candidates as “125,000 futures unlocked,” emphasizing the importance of education in shaping the country’s future.
The Minister also addressed pupils who did not meet the required standard, assuring them that failure at this stage should not be regarded as the end of their educational journey.
He said the Ministry would work to address the obstacles that may have affected their performance and encouraged unsuccessful candidates to return and try again.
“This is not an ending. The Ministry will remove the obstacles that held you back. Return next year. We will be waiting for you.”
Davies Bethany Tops the Examination
Meanwhile, 11-year-old Davies Bethany, a pupil of Tower Hill Kindergarten and Primary School, has been recognized for achieving the highest score of 351 marks in the NPSE.
Minister Sackey praised the young achiever, describing the performance as a source of inspiration for children across Sierra Leone.
“Davies Bethany, you have shown what is possible. You have set a beacon for every young Sierra Leonean: excellence is within reach.”
The Minister urged all successful candidates to take pride in their achievements while reminding them that they represent the future of Sierra Leone.
He concluded by congratulating the candidates and describing them as “the future architects of this nation.”