Sierra Leone’s Minister of Youth Affairs, Ibrahim Sannoh, has emerged as a leading voice in shaping Africa’s future at the International Skills and Workforce Alliance 2025 (ISWA2025).
Moderating a high-level session on “Linking Industrial Skills Transformation with the Demographic Dividend and Inclusive Development,” Minister Sannoh outlined a bold vision for youth empowerment, responsible technology use, and regional collaboration.
During his remarks, Minister Sannoh emphasized the urgent need for responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines as Africa rapidly transitions toward a digital and industrial future.
He warned that “Without guidelines, AI risks empowering only the empowered. With them, we can make AI a tool for inclusion, ethics, and opportunity.” He stressed that AI should serve as a catalyst for inclusive development rather than deepen inequality.
The Minister also called for stronger integration between academia and industry, urging African institutions to align curricula, apprenticeships, and research with the evolving needs of the workforce.
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