Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Kono Students Union (KonSU) has issued a public notice disputing a recent statement by Koidu Holdings regarding its provision of scholarships to students in the Kono District.
In a press release dated May 10, 2025, KonSU addressed an excerpt from Koidu Holdings’ corporate social responsibility statement, which claimed the company “provided scholarships to hundreds of university students and covered tuition fees for all Kono District students enrolled in technical institutions, including the Kono University of Science & Technology.”
According to the National President of KonSU, the union has reviewed this claim and found it to be “factually inaccurate.”
KonSU stated that reports from students currently attending the Kono University of Science and Technology indicate that many are paying their tuition fees independently, without any financial assistance from Koidu Holdings or related scholarship funds.
In the interest of accountability and transparency, KonSU is formally requesting that Koidu Holdings publicly provide verifiable documentation and evidence to support its claim of covering tuition fees for all Kono District students at the university. The union is also demanding that this documentation be shared with the KonSU National Executive and made accessible to the public.
KonSU further urged the company to review the accuracy of its corporate communications to ensure they align with the realities faced by students and the actual beneficiaries of their initiatives.
The students’ union called on all students and stakeholders to remain peaceful and patient while they pursue this matter through appropriate channels.
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