{"id":56291,"date":"2026-04-05T13:42:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T13:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/president-bio-marks-bo-schools-120th-anniversary"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:27:03","slug":"president-bio-marks-bo-schools-120th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/president-bio-marks-bo-schools-120th-anniversary","title":{"rendered":"President Bio Marks Bo School&#8217;s 120th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>Sierra Leone President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by the First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, joined alumni, students, and dignitaries to commemorate the 120th Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony of the Bo Government Secondary School, marking over a century of excellence in education and character development.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The event was held under the theme \u201cBo School at 120 \u2013 Celebrating a Rich Legacy and Inspiring Generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Delivering the keynote address, President Bio described the occasion as both personal and historic, noting that the institution has played a defining role in shaping generations of leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBo School does not simply produce educated men; it produces men who shape nations,\u201d he stated, emphasizing that the school\u2019s enduring strength lies in its commitment to discipline, character, and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the theme, President Bio described legacy as a responsibility that must be actively preserved and strengthened. He urged students to meet the institution\u2019s expectations and called on alumni to move beyond symbolic support toward structured mentorship and sustained investment.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the future of Bo School, and indeed the nation, depends on deliberate efforts to build strong institutions and nurture responsible citizens. According to him, national progress is driven not only by policies but by the quality of people those institutions produce.<\/p>\n<p>President Bio further reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening institutions, and ensuring that investments made today will deliver lasting national impact.<\/p>\n<p>First Lady Fatima Maada Bio presented prizes and awards to outstanding students and teachers in recognition of academic excellence and service.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony also featured contributions from distinguished alumni, including Alpha Tejan Wurie, who served as guest speaker and reflected on the school\u2019s continued relevance in national development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. 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