Freetown, 12th January 2026 – Orange Sierra Leone has taken a major step in strengthening its commitment to shared value and inclusive growth by formally issuing share certificates to its employees under the company’s Employee Shareholding Scheme. The initiative grants eligible employees’ ownership, profit entitlement, and a direct stake in the company’s financial success, reinforcing the belief that those who contribute to the company’s growth should also share in its value.
The Employee Shareholding Scheme forms a key part of the legacy of the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadu Bah, whose leadership vision was grounded in employee empowerment, sustainability, and long-term partnership with employees. By extending share ownership to its workforce, Orange Sierra Leone demonstrates its dedication to recognizing employees not just as contributors but as co-owners of the company’s future.
Reflecting on this historic milestone, Agnes Songa, Human Resource Director and one of the company’s longest-serving employees with over 25 years of dedicated service, described becoming a shareholder as “a dream come true.” She expressed immense pride in being recognized not only as an employee but as a shareholder in a company she has passionately served for more than two decades.
As part of the programme, employees were formally certified as shareholders, a process that strengthens transparency and governance within the scheme. These shares entitle employees to participate in the company’s financial performance, including dividends declared at the end of each financial year, thereby aligning individual contributions with collective growth and long-term value creation.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Orange Sierra Leone leadership highlighted that the Employee Shareholding Scheme represents a major milestone in the company’s journey toward deeper employee engagement, institutional resilience, and sustainable growth. The programme promotes a culture of accountability, ownership, and long-term thinking, while fostering strong alignment between employees and the company’s strategic objectives.
The initiative is a defining part of the former CEO, Sekou Amadu Bah’s enduring legacy, reflecting a leadership style that prioritizes empowerment, inclusion, and sustainability. Under his tenure, Orange Sierra Leone implemented several initiatives aimed at creating an environment where employees are trusted, engaged, and motivated to contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth.
Beyond financial participation, the programme reinforces employee confidence, loyalty, and commitment, while positioning Orange Sierra Leone as an employer that values shared prosperity and inclusive progress. The initiative also reflects the company’s broader governance and corporate responsibility framework, ensuring that value created by the business is shared among all key stakeholders.
Orange Sierra Leone also extends its sincere appreciation to the company’s shareholders and Board of Directors for their unwavering support, vision, and trust in making this programme a reality. Their commitment has been instrumental in strengthening a culture of ownership, inclusion, and shared success across the organization.
As Orange Sierra Leone continues to build on this foundation, the Employee Shareholding Scheme and certification programme will remain a lasting symbol of partnership, empowerment, and sustainable growth, anchored in a legacy of leadership that places people at the heart of progress.
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