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Fourah Bay College certifies 12 in Sports journalism and ethics including 10 SWASAL members

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson 

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Twelve Sierra Leoneans, including ten members of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), have been officially certified by the Department of Human Kinetics and Sports at Fourah Bay College (FBC), University of Sierra Leone, following the successful completion of a two-week intensive course in Sports Ethics, Administration, and Management.

The training, which ran from September 11 to 25, 2025, was designed to equip sports journalists, ranging from writers and young reporters to editors and students, with essential skills in ethical sports reporting, communication, and sports management. 

The 14-day course also aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of human kinetics and modern sports science.

The certification ceremony was held at the FBC campus in Freetown on Saturday and attended by prominent figures, including the President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Mr. Alhaji Manika Kamara, and the Deputy Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), along with other media and academic stakeholders.

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Dignitaries commended the graduates, particularly the SWASAL members for their dedication and resilience, while also applauding the collaborative effort between SWASAL and the FBC Department of Human Kinetics and Sports. They hailed the partnership as a “game changer” that promises to strengthen the capacity and professionalism of sports journalists across Sierra Leone.

“This is the first major outcome of our partnership with tertiary institutions in Sierra Leone,” said SWASAL President Sahr Morris Jr. “I am proud of our members' achievements, which reflect our executive’s commitment to capacity building. We supported eight of the ten members through this course and remain committed to pushing for the introduction of a diploma program in the same field.”

Speaking on behalf of the certified SWASAL members, comprising one woman and nine men from both the Eastern and Western regions,.Hilton John of Star Radio & Television and Bernard Turay of the Awoko Newspaper described the course as both “intensive and insightful.”

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“We learned a lot and encourage more colleagues to take up the opportunity when it returns,” they said.

Hilton John added that the course has significantly boosted his confidence and professional outlook, “the sessions on media ethics and integrity were especially impactful. They’ve inspired me to uphold the highest standards in my work and stay true to the principles of good journalism.”

The course is part of broader efforts to professionalize sports journalism in Sierra Leone, bridging academic knowledge with practical reporting experience.

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