The new Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Aicha Toure, 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 ties between Orange Sierra Leone and the Parliament, with a focus on promoting effective and efficient communication systems in the country.

Upon arrival, the Rt. Hon. Speaker accorded a red carpet welcome to Madam Aicha Toure, acknowledging the importance of the visit and the role of Orange Sierra Leone in the country's telecommunications sector.

During the meeting, the Rt. Hon. Speaker commended the Orange team for their efforts in promoting communication systems in Sierra Leone, stating that they have done a "very wonderful job" in this regard.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker also took the opportunity to assure Madam Aicha Toure that Sierra Leone is a beautiful and peaceful country to live in, and encouraged her to enjoy the country's hospitality and explore its beautiful beaches. He reiterated that Parliament is always ready to work with Orange Sierra Leone to promote good communication systems for the citizens.

In response, Madam Aicha Toure expressed her gratitude for the warm reception and assured the Rt. Hon. Speaker that Orange Sierra Leone is committed to working closely with Parliament to provide the best mobile network services for the people of Sierra Leone. She emphasized the importance of collaboration between the private sector and government institutions in driving development and improving the lives of the citizens.

The meeting was a positive step towards strengthening the relationship between Orange Sierra Leone and the Parliament, and highlighted the importance of effective communication systems in promoting economic growth and development in the country.
The visit also demonstrated the commitment of both parties to work together to improve the lives of Sierra Leoneans.

The Orange CEO's visit to the Parliament is part of her efforts to engage with key stakeholders and understand the country's development priorities.
Her meeting with the Rt. Hon. Speaker is expected to pave the way for increased collaboration between Orange Sierra Leone and the Parliament, with a focus on promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability in the telecommunications sector.

Overall, the visit was a success, with both parties expressing their commitment to working together to promote the development of Sierra Leone.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker, the Clerk of Parliament, Mr. Karmoh Conteh and Madam Aicha Toure looked forward to a fruitful partnership that would benefit the people of Sierra Leone.
Credit: Parliamentary and Public Relations Departments