Parliamentary Press Gallery Honors Orange-SL

By Alvin Lansana Kargbo

Orange Sierra Leone was honored by the Sierra Leone Parliamentary Press Gallery (SLPPG) with a prestigious certificate of recognition. The ceremony, held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Orange headquarters in Freetown, highlighted the company’s outstanding contribution to mobile telecommunications in the country.

The certificate was awarded in recognition of Orange Sierra Leone’s exceptional commitment to delivering reliable mobile services and ensuring customer satisfaction. The company’s dedication to maintaining high standards has set a new benchmark in the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) industry in Sierra Leone.

Amara Sewu, Executive Secretary of the SLPPG, presented the certificate to Madam Danetta Young, General Secretary of Orange Sierra Leone. During the presentation, Sewu praised the company’s continued efforts to meet the needs of its customers, while demonstrating reliability and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

In response, Madam Danetta Young expressed her gratitude on behalf of Orange Sierra Leone. She thanked the Parliamentary Press Gallery for the recognition, emphasizing Orange’s unwavering dedication to customer service, technological advancement, and contributions to the media landscape in Sierra Leone. “Our commitment to excellence and support for the media is second to none,” she remarked.

This recent accolade adds to the growing list of awards and recognitions that Orange Sierra Leone has received over the years, including:

• Environmental Care Award: Orange Sierra Leone was named the Carbon Zero Champion Mobile Company of the year, while its CEO, Sekou Amadou Bah, was recognized as the Environmental Champion CEO of the year.
• Outstanding Humanitarian Award: In 2019, the company received this award from Shout Climate Change Africa for its humanitarian efforts.
• Compliance Award: In 2020, Orange Sierra Leone was honored by the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT) for compliance.
• Fastest Growing Mobile Operator: The company was recognized by Advocacy Center as the fastest-growing mobile operator in 2020.
• Best CSR/Philanthropy Organization: The Sierra Business Awards in 2021 recognized Orange Sierra Leone for its outstanding corporate social responsibility and philanthropy efforts.

Additionally, Orange Sierra Leone hosts the annual Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), an international competition that supports businesses, making a positive social and environmental impact. The OSVP also includes an International Women’s Prize, designed to promote and empower women-led businesses and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of women.

The OSVP, organized by Orange Group, in partnership with Innovation Sierra Leone, helps to nurture young entrepreneurial minds by providing financial support and expert guidance to startups in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

This recognition from the Sierra Leone Parliamentary Press Gallery further cements Orange Sierra Leone’s role as a leader in telecommunications, corporate responsibility, and media support in the country.