By Foday Moriba Conteh
One of the leading telecommunications companies in Sierra Leone, Orange SL, on the 28th May 2021 launched what it termed as Super Power 4G+, which is a significant upgrade to an already fast and reliable 4G broadband service, during an auspicious and well attended programme that was held at the Bintumani Conference Center in Freetown and chaired by Desmond Spaine, Manager of Orange Foundation.
In attendance were the Head of European Delegation, Tom Vens, Her Worship the Mayor of Freetown Municipality, Yvonne Aki-Sawyer, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education, Dr. David Sengbe, the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, Solomon Jamiru, Director General of NATCOM, Daniel Kaitibi and his Deputy Amara Brewah, Sekou Drame, Director of Sonatel Group and Chairman of Orange Sierra Leone Board, Fabrice Andre, Deputy CEO of Sonatel Group, the Chief Executive Officer of National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited, Kobi Walker, the head of Bollore Logistics Captain Fabjanko Kokan and a host of other influential personalities in society as well as members of the Fourth Estate.
The Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Aminata Kane Ndiaye, in her address prior to the official launch welcomed all whom she referred to their amazing guests as well as esteemed viewers across various platforms.
She continued that all are about to witness an event of monumental significance, truly revolutionary and game-changing which, according to her is the launch of the Super Power 4G+.
The CEO furthered how it has been a meal they have all savoured and soon it will be served adding that it is indeed a moment to behold, an era to live in.
Aminata Kane Ndiaye intimated that Orange Sierra Leone is a quintessential brand that is unrivalled in all respects with a purpose to improve the daily lives of the people of Sierra Leone through wonderful digital experiences.
“We leverage our core capacities and values to give our customers the best,” she proudly disclosed adding how they give their word and their word becomes their bond.
She excitedly stated that they exist because of their customers saying that is why they remain people-centered, with a passion to connect people and communities and leaving no one behind.
“As a company that promotes quality and efficiency in service-delivery, we don’t just talk about the best; we bring to you the best,” she said with pride maintaining that as always they are proud of being the first in the introduction of amazing offers, products and services.
The Orange SL CEO stated that it is the reason their customers get the best from them and enjoy unique varieties from their services.
She intimated how for a considerable period, the people of Sierra Leone have long desired for the much needed digital transformation that will ease their daily challenges.
“Our passion for service improvement has demonstrated the super power in us,” the CEO stated adding how they have finally brought all closer to what matters.
According to her the best is here saying it is with great pleasure and pride that she is announcing that 4G+ has become a reality on the Orange network.
“This is purely tailored to satisfy all your digital desires and keep you connected to the rest of the World,” she underscored furthering how they are confident that the new unmatched service will not only bring the best to their esteemed customers with an amazing life changing experience, but it will leverage the much needed digital transformation in the country and promote economic growth by boosting multimedia communications.
“With our super power 4G+ bearing the hallmarks of speed, innovation, quality, care and uniqueness our customers will enjoy the best of uninterrupted multimedia experience,” she assured stating how their customers are guaranteed of an increased internet speed which, she said, is doubled and much faster as compared to 4G.
“The 4G+ will make available increased bandwidth to high end phone users,” she stated maintaining that their customers will enjoy improved customer experience on data usage.
“With us, our customers occupy a stratum of satisfaction with nothing short of the best,” she again said with pride.
CEO Aminata Kane Ndiaye conveyed deepest gratitude and appreciation to key contributors who have helped them realize the epoch-making moment.
She expressed gratitude to NATCOM for their much needed technical and professional interventions in securing the 4G plus license. Similarly, she extended thanks to the Ministry of Information and Communications for what she termed as their fatherly guide in helping them successfully midwife the process as well as their dedicated staff, especially the network team, for their consummate competence and dedication throughout the journey.
She further applauded the organizers, Priority Solutions, for working tirelessly to put up a colourful event also appreciating their esteemed customers for their continuous patronage, trust and the level of confidence they always conferred to avail them the best.
“I beseech you all to explore our second-to-none super power 4G+ and make it an integral part of your lives,” she expressed goodwill also admonishing those who are yet to subscribe to their services to do so with unreserved speed and be a part of their life-changing digital ecosystem.
She used the opportunity to introduce their Orange Foundation, which she said is aimed at expanding the frontiers of their work with digital solidarity, implementing major programmes in health, disability, education and culture saying it is to reaffirm their solidarity in making Sierra Leone a better place.
The highpoint of the programme was the official launching of the 4G+ by the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Aminata Kane Ndiaye and the Director General of NATCOM, Daniel Kaitibi.
The rest of the evening was indeed very entertaining, full of pomp, pageantry and fun all the way.
