Freetown, 13th January 2026 – His Excellency 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 his successor, Madam Aicha Touré, 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 gratitude to President Bio for creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and thanked the people of Sierra Leone for their support throughout his tenure. Reflecting on his time in office, he highlighted the strong collaboration between Orange Sierra Leone and the 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 said. “I am deeply grateful to Your Excellency and the people of Sierra Leone for the support we have received.”
He assured the President that Orange Sierra Leone would continue to align its programmes with the government’s development agenda, noting that Madam Touré would consolidate and expand the partnership.
Madam Touré thanked President Bio for the warm welcome and pledged to build on the achievements of her predecessor. She reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening the telecommunications sector and empowering young people through innovation and digital solutions.
Responding, President Bio commended Mr. Bah for his service and acknowledged the positive impact of Orange Sierra Leone during his tenure. He noted that the company’s investments, particularly in education and digital development, were aligned with the government’s priorities on Human Capital Development and Digital Inclusion.
The President wished Mr. Bah success in his future endeavors and formally welcomed Madam Touré, emphasizing 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.
