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Orange Sierra Leone, one of the country’s leading mobile network operators, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible corporate governance through a two-day forum dubbed “Compliance and Ethics Days.” The event was held on October 1st and 2nd, 2025, with the opening ceremony taking place at the company’s head office at Hill Station, Freetown.

The forum brought together key stakeholders, regulators, consumers, and Orange staff to strengthen the company’s compliance culture and ethical standards.

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief Commercial Officer, Madam Haffie Haffner, underscored the importance of embedding compliance into every aspect of corporate operations. She outlined the key components of Orange’s Compliance and Ethics Program, which include a robust Code of Conduct, risk assessments, continuous employee training, whistleblowing mechanisms, and strict monitoring by the Chief Compliance Officer and the Compliance Committee.

She reaffirmed Orange’s zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, bribery, and unethical conduct, emphasizing that “ethical behavior must be the cornerstone of every employee’s daily operation.”

The first day also featured a compliance quiz competition among staff, which was won by Mr. Mohamed Turay, while Mr. Alpha Sesay took second place. Both were recognized for their outstanding performance.

Day Two, moderated by Mr. Alfie Barrie, featured interactive sessions, leadership reflections, and a spirited staff debate competition. Introducing the session, Mr. Barrie welcomed participants and the panel of judges before inviting Orange Sierra Leone’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sheku Momodu Bah, to deliver his remarks.

In his address, Mr. Bah highlighted the values of courage, dignity, and leadership, noting that compliance begins with leadership example.

“There must be zero tolerance for corruption, and as leaders, we must set the tone,” he said. “Compliance is not only for staff—it starts with management.”

Mr. Bah proudly disclosed that Orange Sierra Leone currently ranks 5th out of 17 companies in compliance performance. He urged staff to maintain 100% adherence to company policies, adding,

“Compliance should not just be a policy—it should be a culture and a behavior.”

The highlight of the day was the debate competition themed “Can Compliance Culture Exist Without Top Management’s Active Involvement?” Twelve staff members participated, divided into two teams:

Team A (For the Motion) argued that compliance can thrive through structured systems and employee ownership.

Team B (Against the Motion) contended that without top management’s active participation, compliance efforts cannot succeed.

After intense exchanges, the Chief Judge, Madam Haffie Haffner, announced Team B as the winner with 370 points, while Team A followed closely with 340 points.

Prizes of Le 5,000 New Leones and Le 3,000 New Leones were awarded to the winning and runner-up teams, respectively, presented by Ghina.

Credit: Gibrilla Kamara

The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the moderator, Mr. Barrie, who commended the enthusiasm, discipline, and dedication shown by participants and organizers alike.