The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has made history by appointing Matilda Jusu as the new Head of the Sierra Leone National Office, making her the first woman to hold the position in the country.
Matilda Jusu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Sociology and a Diploma in Adult Education from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Ghana. She also holds a certificate from the Cambridge Assessment Network, in addition to having participated in several professional training programmes.
Bringing over two decades of professional experience, Matilda Jusu, has served the Council in various capacities since joining in 2002 as Assistant Registrar/Subject Officer in the Test Development Division. Her career has been marked by dedication, integrity, resilience and hard work; qualities that have paved the way for her groundbreaking appointment.
In 2011, she became the first Branch Controller for the newly established Kenema office, also making history as the first woman to serve as Branch Controller in Sierra Leone. She went on to serve as Officer in Charge of the Results Verification Unit and Professional Examinations between 2013 and 2017, before being assigned to oversee post-examination activities for the WASSCE from 2017 to 2021. From 2021 until her latest appointment on 21st August 2025, she served as Acting Head of the Test Development Division.
Matilda Jusu is widely recognized for her meticulous attention to detail, collaborative spirit and strong commitment to transparency and educational advancement. She has consistently championed professionalism in the Council’s work, and is dedicated to ensuring WAEC Sierra Leone maintains its reputation as a pillar of educational excellence.
The new Head of National Office is expected to leverage her extensive experience to further strengthen WAEC’s operations in Sierra Leone, foster public confidence and continue promoting quality education and assessment in the country.