The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aïcha Touré, has embarked on a series of courtesy visits to key state institutions, reaffirming Orange’s commitment to national development, digital inclusion, and strong public–private collaboration in Sierra Leone.
As part of her stakeholder engagements, the Orange Sierra Leone CEO also paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, at the Parliament Building in Freetown. The visit focused on strengthening institutional ties and advancing effective and efficient communication systems to support governance and socio-economic development.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker commended Orange Sierra Leone for its significant contributions to the telecommunications sector, describing the company’s work as commendable. He assured Madam Touré of Parliament’s readiness to collaborate with Orange Sierra Leone in promoting improved connectivity and encouraged her to embrace Sierra Leone’s peace, hospitality, and cultural richness.

In response, Madam Touré emphasized Orange Sierra Leone’s commitment to working closely with Parliament and other public institutions to deliver reliable mobile and digital services. She highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and the private sector in driving sustainable development and improving the quality of life for citizens.

In a related engagement, Madam Touré paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, where she was warmly received by the Minister, Hon. Chernor Bah, at the Youyi Building in Freetown.

The Minister congratulated her on her appointment and encouraged her to consider Sierra Leone her home, assuring her of the Ministry’s full support throughout her tenure.

He reiterated the Ministry’s openness to sustained engagement with Orange Sierra Leone, noting that the company’s success would contribute positively to national development.

Madam Touré expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed her commitment to serving the country and supporting the growth of the telecommunications sector through innovation, partnership, and responsible corporate citizenship.

Engagements with the Hon. Dr. Ramatulai Wuire, Minister of Tertiary and Higher Education, and Hon. Conrad Sacky, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education, also underscored Orange’s growing role in supporting human capital development.

Commendation was extended to the Orange Foundation for its support to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education’s efforts to democratize pre-primary education, including the construction of six Early Childhood Development schools by the Orange Foundation.

With over 3.4 million students in schools requiring increased digital exposure, stakeholders acknowledged Orange’s contributions toward digital inclusion and expressed appreciation for the company’s recent back-to-school promotions and educational support initiatives.

The Minister of Tertiary and Higher Education commended Orange for the strong partnership over the years and for its promotion of education for women and girls through the Orange Foundation’s Women Digital Centers.

These courtesy visits reflect Madam Touré’s broader strategy of engaging key stakeholders to better understand Sierra Leone’s development priorities while strengthening partnerships that promote good governance, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. Both Parliament and the Ministries expressed optimism for a productive partnership with Orange Sierra Leone that will deliver lasting benefits to the people of Sierra Leone.