By Foday Moriba Conteh
Orange Sierra Leone has officially bid farewell to its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Sekou Amadou Bah, marking the end of his nearly four-year tenure on 31 December 2025. His departure was formally celebrated during a well-attended farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the company’s headquarters on Hill Station in Freetown. The event brought together staff, senior management, and key stakeholders to reflect on his leadership and acknowledge his contributions to the company’s growth, transformation, and people-centred culture.
Speakers at the ceremony described Bah’s tenure as steady, inclusive, and impactful, noting that he assumed leadership during a challenging period characterized by economic pressures, complex regulatory demands, and critical network challenges. Despite these difficulties, speakers said he consistently demonstrated calmness, clarity, and composure, inspiring confidence across the organization.Speaking on behalf of all employees, the Head of Orange Sierra Leone Connect Elizabeth Clarissa A. Walker said; Bah’s leadership strengthened Orange Sierra Leone’s operational foundation through substantial investments that positioned the company for long-term growth. She highlighted his integrity, accessibility, and trust-based leadership, describing his open-door policy and daily interactions with staff as key factors that fostered a sense of belonging and motivation among employees.
Walker also praised Bah’s commitment to staff welfare, citing initiatives such as Ramadan vouchers and support for field staff during difficult economic times. She further commended his decision to appoint two directors from within the existing workforce, including a marketing director in a role historically occupied by expatriates, saying this affirmed the value of local talent and institutional knowledge.
Representing the Orange Sierra Leone Men’s Association, Vice President Joseph Saffa Tengbeh described Bah as a principled and courageous leader who embodied the true essence of leadership. He said Bah strengthened systems, deliberately built capacity, nurtured talent, and promoted a culture of accountability and opportunity. According to Tengbeh, Bah’s legacy will endure through the standards he raised, the people he inspired, and the stronger organization he leaves behind.
Similarly, Priscilla Okechukwu, President of Orange Sierra Leone Women, highlighted Bah’s commitment to inclusivity and women’s empowerment. She said his leadership went beyond corporate performance, ensuring women were actively included in decision-making processes and supported in their career growth. Under his tenure, she noted, many women advanced into leadership roles, reflecting a culture where empowerment was practiced rather than merely promoted.
Okechukwu also commended Bah’s role in driving digital transformation and infrastructure development, positioning Orange Sierra Leone as an industry leader. She described him as an accessible leader who valued people as the company’s greatest asset and treated the Orange Women’s Program as a core pillar of corporate strategy. She concluded by describing him as an outstanding “He-for-She” whose legacy would endure within the company.
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Aïcha Touré, has praised the leadership and achievements of her predecessor, Sekou Amadu Bah, describing his nearly four-year tenure as transformative, resilient, and impactful. She made the remarks during a well-attended farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at the Orange Sierra Leone Headquarters in Hill Station, Freetown.
Touré said Bah led the company with vision, resilience, and a strong commitment to Orange Sierra Leone’s mission, guiding the organization through challenges while unlocking new opportunities. Under his leadership, she noted, Orange Sierra Leone recorded significant progress, including the setting of new customer experience standards across the organisation, strengthening of IT systems, and expansion of data network coverage to more than 90 percent of the population.
She ended her statement by emphasizing the successes Bah achieved during his tenure from accelerating business growth and profitability, strengthened compliance systems, and promoted social cohesion and the development of diverse talent within the organization. Thanking him for his service, Touré said Bah leaves behind a legacy of excellence and a solid foundation for future growth.In his farewell remarks, outgoing CEO Sekou Amadu Bah described the occasion as one of mixed emotions, reflecting gratitude, pride, and humility. He thanked the more than 432 employees nationwide, crediting them for the achievements recorded during his tenure. Bah highlighted progress in strengthening telecommunications infrastructure, expanding connectivity, and improving reliable communication services across the country.
He acknowledged that the company faced significant challenges during his tenure but was able to navigate those challenges through courage, creativity, and collaboration. Beyond corporate success, Sekou emphasized the importance of relationships, describing Orange Sierra Leone as a family built on trust, solidarity, and teamwork.
As he handed over leadership, Sekou expressed confidence in Touré and encouraged staff to give her the same support they gave him. He also thanked his family, the Board of Directors, shareholders, and the executive team for their support.
The ceremony concluded with a standing ovation, farewell messages from departments and regional teams, and presentation of gifts, marking both the end of Bah’s tenure and the beginning of a new leadership for Orange Sierra Leone.
