| Intro | Father of President of Sierra Leone |
| Is |
President |
| From |
Sierra Leone |
| Type |
Politics |
| Gender | male |
Sylvanus Fornah Koroma was a noted educationist in Sierra Leone and the father of Sierra Leone’s president, Ernest Bai Koroma.
Career
Koroma spent many years working as a bible school teacher at the Wesleyan Church in Makeni.
He served as the mayor of Makeni.
Honours
Koroma was a noted educationist in Sierra Leone, and the Yoni, Bombali, campus of the University of Makeni is named after him.
In 2011, a memorial foundation was established bearing his name. His widow, Alice Koroma, was appointed honorary chairperson of the foundation.
Personal life
Koroma, who was of Temne and Loko heritage, was a native of Makari Gbanti chiefdom, Bombali District. Sylvanus Koroma was a devoted Christian.