BY PROBLYN J ALPHA
In a startling revelation, Sahr David Moiwo, the second founder and proprietor of Koidu School for the Blind, has exposed rampant maladministration and embezzlement within the institution, totaling over five hundred million Leones. Moiwo disclosed these damning allegations during a citizens’ engagement event organized by Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) at the Sahr Sessie Gbenda Hall on Bona Street in Koidu City.
According to Moiwo, the present administration of the school, which assumed office in 2020, has mismanaged funds meant for the school’s operations. Despite receiving annual support from the government, including donations from philanthropists, Moiwo lamented the lack of accountability in the school’s financial management.
The school, which receives one hundred million Leones annually from the SLPP-led government under President Bio, has been brought to a standstill due to the alleged mismanagement. Moiwo raised concerns that despite complaints to the Ministry of Education regarding the corruption within the school’s administration, little action has been taken to address the issue.
Moiwo further highlighted the presence of a leadership struggle within the school, exacerbating the challenges it faces. He also expressed dismay over the unaccounted-for computers donated to the school, indicating a systemic failure in asset management.
Moreover, Moiwo drew attention to the prevalence of sexual harassment and other vices within the school, adding to its woes. He called for urgent intervention from ASSL and similar institutions to address the dire situation at Koidu School for the Blind.
In a plea for change, Moiwo emphatically stated, “We don’t need the present leadership or administration of the school.” He expressed gratitude to Audit Service Sierra Leone for organizing the engagement meeting and urged them to conduct regular sessions in the district to tackle corruption and mismanagement in educational institutions.
The revelations made by Moiwo underscore the urgent need for accountability and transparency within Koidu School for the Blind, as well as broader systemic reforms to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable students.