Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sierra Leone (USL), Professor Aiah Lebbie, has officially abolished the long-standing practice of appointing Class Representatives across all constituent colleges and faculties.
The decision was announced during a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of Senate, where Professor Lebbie declared that, effective immediately, lecturers are prohibited from appointing or delegating any formal duties to Class Representatives.
“On no account are lecturers to appoint Class Representatives or delegate any formal functions to them,” Professor Lebbie stated, emphasizing that the new directive is aimed at restoring discipline and accountability within the university system.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the move follows a series of serious complaints and reports of misconduct involving some Class Representatives. These allegations reportedly include acts of extortion, corruption, intimidation, and exploitation of fellow students.
In his address, Professor Lebbie instructed Deans to ensure strict enforcement of the directive and to monitor compliance across all departments and faculties.
He reaffirmed management’s commitment to upholding the University’s values of transparency, fairness, and academic integrity, stressing that the abolition of the Class Representative system is part of broader reforms to promote ethical conduct and effective communication within the institution.
