𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐖𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

In a letter dated 8th August, 2025, the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of the Limkokwing University, Dato Gail Phung wrote, “We believe that your immense knowledge and experience in education and human capital development will be invaluable in steering the University to play a defining role in the development of the University that Sierra Leone needs to empower employability and entrepreneurial set-ups that will diversify the economy…Your leadership of the University Court will no doubt inspire both the faculty and students of the University to become a leading university in the country”.

In graciously accepting the offer, Prof. Alpha Tejan Wurie wrote, “It is with deep appreciation and profound sense of responsibility that I formally accept this appointment. I am truly honored by the confidence reposed in me, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the University community to uphold and advance the institution’s enduring values of integrity, excellence and service”.

Prof. Alpha Tejan Wurie holds a PhD in Chemistry. Between 1996 and 2007, he served as Minister of Education under President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. Between 2018 and 2023, he served as Minister of Health and Sanitation under President Julius Maada Bio.

In 2006, Prof. Alpha Wurie was given the premier award of Commander of the Republic of Sierra Leone (CORSL) by President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.

In 2021, he became an Honorary Fellow of the Post Graduate School of Physicians and Surgeons.

In 2023, he received a Doctor in Science (DSc) for his contributions to Physical Science, Medical Science and Tertiary Education