Fourah Bay College, University of
Sierra Leone, is proud to announce
that Lecturer Mohamed Sellu from the
Department of Mathematics and
Statistics has successfully defended
his doctoral thesis and has been
awarded a Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) in Statistics.
The defense took place on October
27, 2025, at the University Committee
Room on Mount Aureol. Dr. Sellu’s
research, entitled “Deterministic and
Stochastic Analysis of
Susceptible–Exposed–Infected–
Recovered–Death–Pathogen (SEIRD-P) Models for Covid-19 Dynamics,” provides
advanced mathematical insights into the behavior of the COVID-19 virus.
His dissertation was met with high praise from the external examiner for its rigor and
relevance. Dr. Sellu further distinguished himself with an eloquent and compelling
defense, achieving a final grade of 78%. His expertise will be a significant asset to the
department, addressing vital needs in epidemiological modeling and data analysis for
future public health challenges.
By
Dr. Tonya Musa
Director of Communication and International Relations
Fourah Bay College Celebrates New PhD in Statistics
PUBLISHER’S PROFILE
ABU KALOKOH
Abu Kalokoh is a Journalist and political commentator for over a decade.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Mass Communications from the University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College.
He has written several articles on political, the economy .rural life and many more
Abu Kalokoh ìs a member of the country’s umbrella journalists association, the Sierra Leone association of journalists
Currently he publishes the Success newspaper, an independent news medium to that carries a wide range of article and also one of the country’s dailies with a wide readership across the country
He has a liking for hard news and those having to do with the welfare of the rural poor
EDITOR’S PROFILE
ALIE ABDIS TURAY
Alie Abdis Turay is a Journalist who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of Sierra Leone Fourah Bay College. He is currently studying Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the same university.
He is the Editor of Success Newspaper, an independent news medium that carries a wide range of readership nationally.
Mr. Turay possess skills of graphics layouting and therefore, he designs many newspapers including Success Newspaper.
Alie Abdis Turay has written so many articles on political, the economic, and social issues.
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