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Orange Sierra Leone, one of the country’s leading mobile network operators, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, integrity, and responsible corporate governance through a two-day forum dubbed “Compliance and Ethics Days.”
Held on October 1st and 2nd, 2025, the event opened at the company’s head office at Hill Station, Freetown, bringing together key stakeholders, regulators, consumers, and Orange staff to strengthen the company’s compliance culture and ethical standards.
Delivering the keynote address, Chief Commercial Officer, Madam Haffie Haffner, underscored the importance of embedding compliance into every aspect of corporate operations. She outlined the core pillars of Orange’s Compliance and Ethics Program its robust Code of Conduct, risk assessments, continuous employee training, whistleblowing mechanisms, and strict oversight by the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Committee.
Reaffirming Orange’s zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, bribery, and unethical conduct, Madam Haffner emphasized that “ethical behavior must be the cornerstone of every employee’s daily operation.”
The opening day also featured a compliance quiz competition among staff, won by Mr. Mohamed Turay, with Mr. Alpha Sesay taking second place. Both participants were recognized for their outstanding performance.
Day Two, moderated by Mr. Alfie Barrie, featured interactive sessions, leadership reflections, and a spirited staff debate competition. Introducing the session, Mr. Barrie welcomed participants and judges before inviting Orange Sierra Leone’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sheku Momodu Bah, to deliver his address.
Mr. Bah highlighted the values of courage, dignity, and leadership, stressing that compliance begins with management’s example.
“There must be zero tolerance for corruption, and as leaders, we must set the tone,” he said. “Compliance is not only for staff it starts with management.”
He proudly disclosed that Orange Sierra Leone currently ranks 5th out of 70 companies in compliance performance, urging staff to maintain full adherence to company policies.
“Compliance should not just be a policy—it should be a culture and a behavior,” he added.
The day’s highlight was the debate competition themed “Can Compliance Culture Exist Without Top Management’s Active Involvement?”
Team A (For the Motion) argued that compliance can thrive through structured systems and employee ownership.
Team B (Against the Motion) countered that without top management’s active participation, compliance efforts cannot succeed.
After an engaging exchange, Chief Judge Madam Haffie Haffner announced Team B as the winner with 370 points, narrowly beating Team A’s 340 points. Prizes of Le 5,000 and Le 3,000 New Leones were presented to the winning and runner-up teams, respectively, by Ghina.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Barrie, who commended the enthusiasm, discipline, and dedication demonstrated by participants and organizers throughout the two days.
