By Kadiatu Sankoh
In a significant move to enhance financial accessibility in Sierra Leone, Orange Money has entered a successful partnership with Sky Bank. This collaboration allows customers to transfer money seamlessly between their Orange Money wallets and Sky Bank accounts. The launch event took place at Orange Money’s headquarters in Hill Station.
Akinremi Akinwale Ozadipo, a representative from Sky Bank, expressed excitement about the partnership. He noted that it has been a long journey, and seeing it come to fruition is a landmark achievement. Ozadipo highlighted the strategic advantage of this partnership, stating that while Sky Bank cannot cover all sixteen districts in Sierra Leone, Orange Money’s widespread presence across the country provides an extensive reach that benefits both institutions. “Leveraging Orange Money’s connectivity allows us to enhance financial services across Sierra Leone,” Ozadipo said.
He emphasized that this partnership is timely and beneficial for their customers, offering greater convenience and robust financial solutions. The collaboration promises a secure transaction system and increased visibility for Sky Bank, enhancing its service delivery.
David Samba Mansaray, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Money, also shared his enthusiasm for the partnership. He mentioned that Sky Bank is the latest addition to the eight banks already integrated with Orange Money. Mansaray highlighted the role of Orange Money in bridging the gap in financial accessibility, making banking services more inclusive and accessible to a broader population. “You don’t need to be everywhere to bank with Sky Bank anymore. Through Orange Money, you can access Sky Bank from anywhere, showcasing the beauty of this partnership,” he stated.
Mansaray affirmed that this partnership transforms the competitive landscape into a collaborative effort to deliver equitable services to the people of Sierra Leone. He expressed confidence that this initial collaboration will lead to more successful partnerships in the future, ultimately benefiting the entire populace.
This strategic partnership between Orange Money and Sky Bank marks a significant step towards improving financial inclusion and accessibility in Sierra Leone, ensuring that more people can benefit from secure and convenient financial services.