Njala University, Bo Campus, Towama Location, 17th February 2026 – The Centre for Pedagogical Excellence (CPE) of Njala University has commenced a one-day retreat for centre coordinators, supervisors, and administrative staff at the Career Advisory and Placement Services Centre, Towama Location, Bo Campus.

The retreat brings together key academic and administrative personnel to review and deepen their understanding of university policies, regulations, and operational guidelines. Discussions are focused on the code of conduct for lecturers, the assessment and grading system, student registration procedures, attendance monitoring, and fee payment processes, among other critical areas.

The initiative is described as one of the major reforms introduced by the Director of the Centre for Pedagogical Excellence, Dr. Abubakar S. Kamara, since assuming office. In his remarks, Dr. Kamara stated that the retreat is aimed at strengthening institutional compliance and promoting quality service delivery within the University's distance education programme. He emphasized that continuous professional engagement and policy awareness are essential to maintaining academic standards.

In his opening address, the Chairman of the retreat, Dr. Phillip Foday Yamba Thulla, Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Basic Education, underscored the importance of aligning academic practice with established university regulations. He encouraged participants to approach the sessions with openness and commitment to institutional excellence.

Dr. Paul K. Ngaujah, Deputy Registrar for Bo Campus, stressed the need for strict adherence to university policies. He noted that the University's statutes, ordinances, and governing Act serve as the foundation for its operations and must guide the conduct of all staff members.

Also speaking at the retreat, the Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Saidu Challay (Associate Professor), delivered a presentation on the code of conduct for lecturers and tutors. He highlighted acceptable and prohibited behaviours, reminding staff of their professional and ethical responsibilities as members of the University community.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Bo Campus, Professor Rashid Ansumana, expressed appreciation to the CPE leadership for organizing the retreat. He described the initiative as timely and impactful, adding that he hopes to replicate similar engagement on campus.