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Hon. Sidi Mohamed Tunis to Deliver Powerful Public Lecture on Corruption at SAC-FBC Chapter Launch!

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  In a highly anticipated event, Hon. Sidi Mohamed Tunis, the distinguished Member of Parliament and the former Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament will be delivering a powerful public lecture at Fourah Bay College (FBC). The lecture, which is scheduled to take pace early in July, 2024 is set to address the pressing issue of corruption, particularly focusing on the context of higher education. Hon Sidi Tunis has long been recognized for his unique leadership prowess and his unwavering commitment to promoting transparency and integrity within Sierra Leone. His upcoming lecture, with the THEME; "Restoring Integrity in Tertiary Institutions as a Bedrock in the Fight Against Corruption," promises to be an enlightening and impactful discussion aimed at empowering students to become active participants in the national battle against corruption. The event is organized by the Students Against Corruption-Sierra Leone, a student-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness and fostering a cu

Antonio RĂ¼diger is trending for carrying the Sierra Leonean đŸ‡¸đŸ‡± flag after the final whistle in Wembley Stadium last night, after Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title victory.

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  Here is why:  - Antonio RĂ¼diger was born in Germany to a Sierra Leonean mother.  - His mother Lily, a Sierra Leonean, fled the Sierra Leone civil war in 1991 and relocated to Germany đŸ‡©đŸ‡ª.  - His mother settled in Germany where she met Matthias RĂ¼diger, his father. - At age 15, RĂ¼diger made his first visit to Sierra Leone.   - Since becoming a professional footballer, RĂ¼diger has carried out numerous charitable initiatives in Sierra Leone.  - In January 2022, he set up The Antonio Rudiger Foundation For Sierra Leone đŸ‡¸đŸ‡±.  - Through his foundation, he donated more than $100,000 to support the Free Quality Education initiative in Sierra Leone đŸ‡¸đŸ‡±. “Proud of my origins in Sierra Leone” — RĂ¼diger.  - During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, RĂ¼diger sent food to frontline health workers in Sierra Leone and provided 60,000 face masks. - In 2022, he donated all his earnings from the 2022 World Cup to give life-saving surgery to 11 children suffering from congenital clubfoot in Sierra L