President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Monday January 12, 2026 received the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Sekou Amadou Bah at State House, where he paid a farewell courtesy call following the completion of his four-year tenure in the country.
The meeting also served as an official introduction of Orange Sierra Leone’s new Chief Executive Officer, Madam Aicha Toure, who is expected to take over leadership of the telecommunications company as it deepens its strategic partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone.
Speaking during the engagement, Sekou Amadou Bah assured President Bio that Orange Sierra Leone’s collaboration with Government would not only continue but would be further strengthened under the leadership of Madam Aicha Toure. He expressed gratitude to the President for what he described as an enabling environment that supports private sector growth and investment, while also commending the people of Sierra Leone for their sustained patronage of the company.
Reflecting on his time in Sierra Leone, the outgoing CEO highlighted what he said were key achievements resulting from strong cooperation between Orange Sierra Leone and the Government. According to him, the partnership yielded measurable outcomes in several priority sectors, including education, digital inclusion, infrastructure development and health interventions.
“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,” Sekou Amadou Bah said. “I am deeply grateful to Your Excellency and the people of Sierra Leone for the support we have received.”
He maintained that Orange Sierra Leone has remained committed to corporate responsibility and national development, noting that the company’s investments were designed to complement Sierra Leone’s broader development ambitions. Sekou Amadou Bah also assured the President that the company would continue aligning its programmes and projects with the Government’s national development agenda, adding that the incoming CEO would consolidate the gains made during his tenure and expand the scope of engagement.
Madam Aicha Toure, in her remarks, thanked President Bio for the warm reception and pledged to build on the progress made by her predecessor. She reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening the telecommunications sector through improved services and innovation, while prioritizing opportunities for young people through digital empowerment programmes.
She further indicated that under her leadership, Orange Sierra Leone would continue to explore partnerships that promote technology-driven solutions, increased digital access and support for entrepreneurship, with a focus on positioning telecommunications as an engine for inclusive national growth.
In his response, President Julius Maada Bio thanked Sekou Amadou Bah for his service and acknowledged the contribution of Orange Sierra Leone to national development over the past four years. The President noted that the company’s investment footprint, particularly in education and digital development, aligns with the Government’s Human Capital Development strategy and digital inclusion priorities.
President Bio commended the outgoing CEO for his stewardship and wished him success in his future assignments, describing his tenure as impactful and collaborative. He also formally welcomed Madam Aicha Toure to Sierra Leone and emphasized the critical role the telecommunications sector plays in accelerating development, expanding access to information and improving service delivery.
The President urged telecom operators to maintain high standards of quality and competitiveness, while assuring the new CEO of Government’s continued support for the industry.
“This is home, and you are welcome to Sierra Leone,” President Bio said, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to sustaining a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with Orange Sierra Leone.
