By Fatima Kpaka
State House, Freetown – Monday, 12 January 2026: President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Mr Sekou Amadou Bah, at State House, where he paid a farewell courtesy call after completing his four-year tenure in the country.
During the meeting, Mr Bah formally introduced the new Chief Executive Officer, Madam Aicha Toure, assuring the President that Orange Sierra Leone’s partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone would be further strengthened under her leadership.
Mr Bah expressed appreciation to President Bio for creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and thanked the people of Sierra Leone for their continued support throughout his tenure. He highlighted the company’s collaboration with government, which delivered significant achievements in education, digital inclusion, infrastructure, 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 noted. “I am deeply grateful to Your Excellency and the people of Sierra Leone for the support we have received.”
He further assured that Orange Sierra Leone would continue to align its programmes with the government’s development agenda, adding that Madam Toure would consolidate and expand the partnership.
The incoming CEO, Madam Aicha Toure, thanked President Bio for the warm reception and pledged to build on her predecessor’s achievements. She reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening the telecommunications sector and empowering young people through innovation and digital solutions.
President Bio, in response, commended Mr Bah for his service and acknowledged the positive impact of Orange Sierra Leone during his tenure. He emphasized that the company’s investments, particularly in education and digital development, were aligned with his government’s Human Capital Development and Digital Inclusion priorities.
The President wished Mr Bah success in his future assignments and formally welcomed Madam Toure, stressing the critical role of communication in national development. He urged telecom operators to provide 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.