A five-year journey of purpose, growth, and legacy
Building a professional career in network infrastructure — the backbone of Sierra Leone's growing digital economy. Guided every step of the way by Mr Alpha Umuru Bah.
"Start with the basics and master them. A network built on weak foundations will always fail. Your CCNA is your passport — earn it with discipline."
The business is already underway. Now it's time to formalise, scale, and grow it into a profitable enterprise that creates real employment across Sierra Leone — with Mr Alpha Umuru Bah's wisdom at the helm.
"You cannot grow what you cannot measure. Know your numbers as well as you know your customers. Business is numbers and relationships — master both."
Giving back to Sierra Leone is not an afterthought — it is woven into the heart of this plan. Training 200+ young Sierra Leoneans in technology by 2030, honouring Mr Alpha Umuru Bah's belief in community investment.
"The greatest investment you can make is in another person's potential. When you lift others, you rise with them. Make your community part of your legacy."
Behind every person who achieves something great, there is a mentor who believed in them first.
— Mohamed Mahdi Bah, on his uncle Mr Alpha Umuru Bah
Mr Alpha Umuru Bah is not simply an uncle — he is the mentor, strategist, and moral compass behind every element of this life plan. His role is active, essential, and present in every phase across all three pillars.
A brief conversation to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming decisions
A structured session to review each pillar's progress against set targets
A longer session to adjust the plan, set new targets, and celebrate wins
A full year review — what was achieved, what was learned, what comes next
All three pillars, side by side — Sierra Leone · 2025–2030
| Year | 🌐 Network Engineering | 🥤 Drinks Business | 🎓 Youth Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Network+, A+, begin CCNA, set up home lab | Register business, map financials, document customers | First training sessions, 5–10 youths trained |
| 2026 | CCNA certified, secure first networking role | Social media presence launched, grow customer base | 20+ youths trained, programme formally named |
| 2027 | CCNP in progress, specialize in chosen track | Hire first staff, add new product lines | 50+ youths trained, first sponsor secured |
| 2028 | Senior engineer role targeted | Expand routes to provincial cities | 100+ youths trained, expand to Bo & Kenema |
| 2029–30 | Independent consulting begins | Regional distributor status achieved | 200+ youths trained, Tech Youth Awards launched |
Mohamed Mahdi Bah, you are not walking this road alone. Every certification earned, every customer served, and every young person trained carries the fingerprint of Mr Alpha Umuru Bah's guidance, love, and belief in you.
"This is not just a plan.
It is a promise — to yourself, to your uncle, and to Sierra Leone."