His Excellency Julius Maada Bio has received the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Sekou Amadou Bah, at State House, where he paid a farewell courtesy call after completing a four-year tenure in the country.
During the meeting, Mr Bah formally introduced the new Chief Executive Officer, Aicha Toure, and assured the president that the company’s partnership with the government would be further strengthened under her leadership.
Mr Bah expressed gratitude to President Bio for fostering an enabling environment for business growth and thanked the people of Sierra Leone for their continued support throughout his tenure. He described his time in the country as one marked by strong collaboration between Orange Sierra Leone and the government, resulting in notable progress in education, digital inclusion, infrastructure development, and health.
“As a company, Orange Sierra Leone is committed to impacting lives, from the construction of schools and hospitals to investments in infrastructure and digital learning centres,” Mr Bah said, adding that the support of government and citizens had been instrumental to the company’s success.
He further assured the president that the company would continue to align its programmes with the government’s development priorities, noting that the incoming CEO would consolidate and expand existing partnerships.
In her remarks, Madam Aicha Toure thanked President Bio for the warm reception and pledged to build on the achievements of her predecessor. She reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening the telecommunications sector and empowering young people through innovation and digital solutions.
Responding, President Bio thanked Mr Bah for his service and commended Orange Sierra Leone for its positive contributions during his tenure, particularly in education and digital development. He noted that the company’s investments aligned with the government’s human capital development and digital inclusion agenda.
The president wished Mr Bah success in his future assignments and formally welcomed Madam Toure, emphasizing the strategic role of communication in national development. He urged telecom operators to deliver quality and competitive services, while assuring continued government support for the sector.
“This is home, and you are welcome to Sierra Leone,” President Bio said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with Orange Sierra Leone.
