The Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, has lauded Orange Sierra Leone for its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through digital skills training.
The Minister, accompanied by the Commissioner for Persons with Disability, Brima Abdulai Sheriff, toured the newly reopened Orange Digital Centre (ODC) at Hill Station, following an invitation from Orange CEO Sekou Amadou Bah.
The ODC provides state-of-the-art facilities where persons with disabilities can acquire valuable digital and technology skills. Minister Karminty praised Orange for supporting President Bio’s vision of inclusive governance, stressing that such initiatives reduce dependency and promote self-reliance.
Commissioner Sheriff also commended Orange, urging companies to adopt rights-based approaches in designing programs for persons with disabilities. He said the ODC model would be used in advocacy to encourage more corporate bodies to integrate inclusion into their operations.
In his remarks, CEO Bah reiterated Orange’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, noting that the company operates multiple digital centres and clubs nationwide. He said Orange’s inclusion policy is a deliberate strategy aimed at driving social impact alongside business growth.
The visit ended with all parties reaffirming their commitment to building a more inclusive Sierra Leone where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.