By Foday Moriba Conteh
Lithin Kumar Nasani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VLN Solutions Private Limited, has continued to strengthen his position as one of Sierra Leone’s most outstanding technology leaders following a new wave of national recognition for innovation, ethical leadership and meaningful contributions to the country’s expanding ICT and digital economy.
Lithin Kumar Nasani was recently honoured at the National Professional Awards 2025, organized by African Consulting Group (ACG), where he received the prestigious Best ICT Guru of the Year 2025 award. The recognition was presented in appreciation of his commitment to professional excellence, integrity, teamwork and strong leadership within Sierra Leone’s fast-growing technology space.
The awards ceremony, held as part of the 10th Annual Edition Awards Banquet, placed national attention on the growing relevance of technology-driven enterprises in supporting economic development. Observers described the event as a clear indication that Sierra Leone is increasingly recognizing the private sector’s role in driving solutions through digital innovation, with Lithin Kumar Nasani emerging as one of the most outstanding examples of ICT leadership making real national impact.
In the same awards cycle, VLN Solutions Private Limited also received major recognition after being named Best ICT Company of the Year 2025. The award marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects its rising reputation for delivering reliable technology solutions, enterprise systems and digital platforms for institutions and businesses across Sierra Leone and beyond.
Industry stakeholders say the award confirms the company’s ability to blend technical excellence with sustainability, while helping clients modernize operations, improve service delivery, strengthen efficiency and enhance customer experience through innovative digital tools.
Adding to the growing list of achievements, Salone Bly (SaloneBly.com), VLN Solutions Private Limited’s rapidly expanding online e-commerce platform, was recognized as the Best Online E-Commerce Company of the Year (2025 Edition).
The platform has gained popularity for making online shopping more accessible and for supporting local merchants to expand their businesses through digital markets. Many observers say the recognition reflects the platform’s growing influence in promoting e-commerce adoption, boosting digital inclusion and creating fresh opportunities for local sellers to reach customers beyond traditional physical markets.
The National Professional Awards also presented Salone Bly with an additional institutional honour, recognizing its professional excellence and continued contribution to strengthening digital commerce and merchant support in Sierra Leone.
The latest honours have further cemented the growing legacy of Lithin Kumar Nasani, whose profile has continued to rise through consistent recognition at both national and regional award platforms celebrating entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.
It could be recalled that Lithin Kumar Nasani and VLN Solutions Private Limited have previously received recognition at the Environmental Care and National Climate Awards, where the company was honoured for promoting digital innovation and sustainability. That earlier recognition reflected an approach that positions technology not only as a tool for business growth but also as a solution for sustainability and long-term development goals.
With each award, many young Sierra Leoneans in the technology space say Lithin Kumar Nasani’s leadership journey remains a source of inspiration, proving that discipline, vision and ethical professionalism can produce impact and attract national respect.
Over the years, VLN Solutions Private Limited has built a reputation for delivering practical and high-impact ICT services, especially across sectors such as finance, revenue systems, enterprise automation, e-commerce and institutional digitization.
The company’s growing portfolio has positioned it as a key player within Sierra Leone’s evolving digital ecosystem. Stakeholders often credit Lithin Kumar Nasani’s leadership style as one rooted in professionalism, ethical conduct, innovative thinking and measurable delivery; qualities that have helped the company earn trust in a highly competitive environment.
Speaking on the significance of the recognitions, Lithin Kumar Nasani has consistently described the awards as more than personal success, stressing that technology must always be designed to create value, empower people and expand opportunities for businesses and communities.
As part of its expansion strategy, VLN Solutions Private Limited has announced the opening of a new office located at 6A Main Motor Road, Wilberforce, Freetown. The move is expected to strengthen service delivery, improve customer accessibility and widen the company’s operational reach.
The new office has also been welcomed by clients and partners as a sign of confidence in Sierra Leone’s growing technology market, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing professional services closer to institutions, businesses and individual customers.
VLN Solutions Private Limited has encouraged customers, institutions and business owners seeking professional digital services to engage the company for:
- Website Development
- Mobile App Development
- Portal Development
The company says its solutions are designed to support modern business needs by improving digital visibility, increasing customer engagement, strengthening communication and streamlining service delivery for both private and public sector organisations.
The continued recognition of Lithin Kumar Nasani comes at a time when Sierra Leone is placing increasing attention on digital transformation, innovation and technology-led national development.
From winning Best ICT Guru of the Year 2025 to leading VLN Solutions Private Limited as Best ICT Company of the Year 2025 and driving Salone Bly as Best Online E-Commerce Company of the Year, Lithin Kumar Nasani’s recent achievements reflect a consistent record of leadership excellence and steady growth.
Many stakeholders believe the progress of VLN Solutions Private Limited and its founder will remain a strong reminder that strategic technology leadership can deliver innovation, jobs, sustainability and national development as Sierra Leone’s digital economy continues to expand.
