Orange SL Strengthens Ethics and Accountability
By Benjamin Conteh
In its continued pursuit of transparency, ethical leadership, and good corporate governance, Orange Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within its operations. This declaration came during a two-day “Compliance and Ethics Days” forum held on October 1st and 2nd, 2025, with the opening ceremony hosted at the company’s head office at Hill Station, Freetown.
The forum, which brought together regulators, staff, consumers, and other key stakeholders, served as a platform to deepen awareness and strengthen Orange’s compliance culture across all levels of its workforce. It also reflected the company’s proactive stance in aligning its internal operations with global best practices in ethics and governance.
Delivering the keynote address, Madam Haffie Haffner, the Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the significance of embedding compliance principles into every area of corporate operations. She outlined the core pillars of the company’s Compliance and Ethics Program, which include:
A robust Code of Conduct
Comprehensive risk assessment systems
Continuous employee training and sensitization
An accessible whistleblowing mechanism, and
Rigorous monitoring led by the Chief Compliance Officer and the Compliance Committee.
Madam Haffner reaffirmed Orange’s zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, bribery, and unethical practices, stressing that “ethical behavior must be the cornerstone of every employee’s daily operations.”
The first day of the event was both educational and engaging, featuring a compliance quiz competition among staff. Mr. Mohamed Turay emerged as the overall winner, while Mr. Alpha Sesay secured second place. Both received recognition for their exceptional understanding of Orange’s compliance standards and dedication to ethical excellence.
Day Two, moderated by Mr. Alfie Barrie, was equally dynamic and interactive, featuring leadership reflections, staff debates, and panel discussions designed to reinforce the theme of corporate accountability. In his opening remarks, Mr. Barrie welcomed participants and the panel of judges, before inviting Mr. Sheku Momodu Bah, the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, to deliver his address.
In his remarks, Mr. Bah underscored the importance of leadership integrity in driving compliance within any organization. He emphasized that true compliance begins with example, not instruction.
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.”
Mr. Bah proudly revealed that Orange Sierra Leone currently ranks 5th out of 17 companies in compliance performance, a testament to the company’s dedication to ethical business practices. He challenged staff to aim for 100% compliance, urging that “compliance should not just be a policy it should be a culture and a behavior.”
The highlight of the forum was a spirited debate competition on the topic: “Can Compliance Culture Exist without Top Management’s Active Involvement?”
Twelve participants were divided into two teams:
Team A (For the Motion) argued that compliance can thrive through structured systems and individual accountability.
Team B (Against the Motion) countered that without top management’s active engagement, compliance efforts would lack direction and sustainability.
After a heated but insightful exchange, the Chief Judge, Madam Haffie Haffner, announced Team B as the winner with 370 points, while Team A followed closely with 340 points. Prizes of Le 5,000 New Leones and Le 3,000 New Leones were presented to the winning and runner-up teams, respectively, by Madam Ghina.
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Mr. Barrie, who commended all participants for their enthusiasm, discipline, and dedication. He lauded the organizing team for their professionalism and commitment to advancing a workplace culture built on trust, fairness, and accountability.
Through this annual forum, Orange Sierra Leone continues to demonstrate that compliance and ethics are not just corporate requirements they are the foundation of sustainable leadership, transparency, and long-term success in the telecommunications industry.
