PRESS RELEASE

The Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Moscow is in receipt of the Press Release issued by the National Union of Sierra Leonean Students in the Russian Federation (NUSS-RF) informing of the payment of stipends to Sierra Leonean students by the Government of Sierra Leone for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The general public is informed that the students are aware of engagements between the Embassy and relevant authorities in Freetown specifically the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and The Ministry of Finance aimed at addressing the issue. And it's regrettable that despite these efforts the students body decided to go public with the matter.

While the Embassy acknowledges the need for payment of stipends, we call on all students to exercise patience and continue to prioritize dialogue and quiet diplomacy as the primary means of communication.

The Embassy will continue to keep the students informed of any new developments regarding payment of stipends. We will provide prompt updates through official channels and remain receptive to enquiries or concerns from students and their representatives.

In conclusion, the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Moscow reaffirms its continued support for all Sierra Leonean students within the Russian Federation.

The Embassy as representative of the Sierra Leone Government recognizes the academic endeavours of students as integral to Sierra Leone's future development and therefore shall continue to work with students and the relevant government departments in addressing emerging needs of students through appropriate channels.

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