Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aicha Toure, has paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, at the Parliament Building in Freetown.
The visit was aimed at strengthening the relationship between Orange Sierra Leone and Parliament, with particular emphasis on promoting effective and efficient communication systems across the country.
Upon her arrival, Madam Aicha Toure was accorded a red-carpet reception by the Rt. Hon. Speaker, underscoring the significance of the visit and the vital role Orange Sierra Leone plays in the nation’s telecommunications sector.
During the meeting, the Rt. Hon. Speaker commended the Orange Sierra Leone team for their continuous efforts in enhancing communication systems nationwide, describing their contribution as a “very wonderful job.” He further assured Madam Toure that Sierra Leone is a peaceful and welcoming country, encouraging her to enjoy its hospitality and explore its beautiful beaches. The Speaker reaffirmed Parliament’s readiness to collaborate with Orange Sierra Leone in advancing reliable communication services for citizens.
In her response, Madam Aicha Toure expressed appreciation for the warm reception and reiterated Orange Sierra Leone’s commitment to working closely with Parliament to deliver high-quality mobile network services to the people of Sierra Leone. She highlighted the importance of strong collaboration between the private sector and government institutions in driving national development and improving citizens’ livelihoods.
The engagement marked a positive step toward strengthening institutional cooperation between Orange Sierra Leone and Parliament, while emphasizing the critical role of effective communication systems in promoting economic growth and national development.
The visit also demonstrated the shared commitment of both parties to work together to improve the lives of Sierra Leoneans. As part of her stakeholder engagement efforts, Madam Toure’s visit provided an opportunity to better understand the country’s development priorities. The meeting is expected to pave the way for enhanced collaboration focused on good governance, transparency, and accountability within the telecommunications sector.
Present at the meeting were the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, the Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Karmoh Conteh, and Madam Aicha Toure, all of whom expressed optimism about a fruitful partnership that would benefit the people of Sierra Leone.