By Teddy Joseph Brima
9th February 2026
Eden College is proud to announce that it has officially received Provisional Accreditation from the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards (NCTVA).
This significant milestone marks a major step forward in the institution’s commitment to delivering higher-quality education and skills-based training aligned with the national development agenda.
Eden College is a higher education institution that is located at Mamamah, Magbontobana, Gba-Gbai Road, Koya Chiefdom, Port Loko District, North-West of Sierra Leone. For over 200 years, the Chiefdom has been without a Higher Education Institution, it will formally commence operations in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The provisional accreditation confirms that Eden College has met the NCTVA’s institutional, academic, and administrative criteria.
It recognizes the College’s adherence to approved curriculum frameworks, qualified departments, appropriate learning facilities, governance structures, and quality assurance systems.
Speaking on the achievement, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Emmanuel Kandeh Kanu, expressed gratitude to the management team of NCTVA for their guidance and support throughout the pre-accreditation process.
Mr. Kanu acknowledged the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), and the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for building strong Higher Education Institution (HEI) accreditation procedures, to guarantee quality assurance in service delivery, and exceptional thanks to other stakeholders, whose collective efforts made this accomplishment possible.
Receiving provisional accreditation from the NCTVA is a proud and defining moment for Eden College. It validates our vision of providing accessible, relevant, and high-quality technical and vocational education that empowers deprived learners and contributes to the national development agenda, he concludes.
With this accreditation, Eden College is now authorized to offer HTC, TC, Diploma, and Certificate programmes under the NCTVA framework, enabling students to pursue nationally recognized qualifications. The accreditation enhances the credibility of the institution and assures students, parents, employers, and partners of the quality and relevance of its programmes.
Eden College remains committed to continuous development and academic excellence as it works toward full accreditation. This achievement reinforces Eden College’s mission to nurture skilled, competent, and industry-ready graduates who can contribute meaningfully to the workforce and the wider community.
In conclusion, the institution is firmly dedicated to its motto, “Centre for Excellence,” which reflects the institution’s devotion to high academic standards, and professional integrity. The College strives to create a learning environment that promotes quality teaching, practical skills development, and ethical conduct.
Through qualified staff, relevant programmes, and effective quality assurance systems, Eden College seeks to produce competent, responsible, and innovative graduates who can contribute meaningfully to chiefdom and nation development.
