Orange Money Awarded As Leader In Financial Inclusion In Sierra Leone


In February 2025, at the Freetown International Conference Centre in Aberdeen, Orange Money received an impressive recognition at the Western African Bankers awards night as “Leader in Financial Inclusion in Sierra Leone”.

This prestigious award acknowledged the company’s outstanding contributions to enhancing financial access and empowering the underserved population across various regions in Seirra Leone.

The award ceremony was organized by the West African Bankers’ Association to honour key players driving financial innovation and inclusion across the region.

Mr. Joseph Tengbeh, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Marketing at OMFSL, accepted the award on behalf of Orange Money SL and commenting on the award he stated that “the award solidifies Orange Mobile finance’s position as a trail blazer in the sector”.

Orange Money Sierra Leone Chief Executive Officer, David S. Mansaray expressed gratitude for receiving the award and highlighted that “the company is committed to innovation and unmatched customer service and thanked his team and the partnerships that have contributed to the company’s success in reinforcing their vision to boost digital finance”.

He further commented on the importance of financial inclusion and how Orange money continues to empower individuals and businesses through accessible mobile financial services.

Orange money has proven to be a trusted player in guaranteeing reliable and secure access to your money anywhere, anytime, for everyone. With nearly 40 million customers across the African continent, Orange Money continues its commitment to ever more accessible and innovative mobile finance.

Orange Money SL remains at the forefront of mobile money inclusion, playing a pivotal role in enhancing seamless transactions between mobile wallets and banks. Through innovative financial solutions, the company continues to empower individuals and businesses, bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital finance.

Orange money Africa and middle east recently announced opening if its new headquarters in Abidjan, cote d’lvoire. An important milestone demonstrating the groups’ commitment to Africa and to facilitate innovative financial services for all and to contribute to the growth of African financial ecosystem.

A new stage is being prepared….one more step towards you, towards proximity, more impact, and more solutions adapted to your needs.




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Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin Awarded at 9th SLAAM Lifetime Achievement Awards for Leadership and Service to Humanity


The Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr. Ekundayo Walton Gilpin (COOR), has on June 7th 2024 been bestowed with a prestigious award for his exceptional leadership and dedicated service to humanity at the 9th Sierra Leone Association of Artists and Musicians (SLAAM) Awards held in the United States on June 7th, 2024. The accolade was presented by Min. Amb. Gilleh Kebbie Scholz, President of SLAAM AWARDS.

The president of SLAAM AWARDS, also the CEO of Giileh Global Productions (GGP), a media production, talent branding, and marketing company, has demonstrated years of expertise in bringing out the best in individuals and their endeavors.

The SLAAM Awards annually convenes a diverse and talented group of individuals from around the world to showcase their dreams and aspirations. This year marks the ninth edition of the event, which has been honoring legends in various artistic categories for their lifelong contributions to their respective fields.

The nomination and voting process, overseen by the SLAAM Planning Team, ensures that only the best candidates are considered for the awards. Over the past eight years, the event has seen significant participation, with 300k votes cast in six days on the event website in 2023.

The 2024 SLAAM Lifetime Achievement Awards featured eminent personalities such as Yvonne E. Clarke (Humanitarian), Bosca Banks (Music), Felix Sandy (Sports), Vicky Fornah Hassan (Gospel), Alimatu Bateh Sangarie-Sammarie (Humanitarian), Pastor Bai Sesay (Leadership), Joseph Okito Nelson-Edwin (Comedy), Joseph Musa (Excellence), and Mohamed Mansaray (Theatre).

Dr. Gilpin graciously accepted the award and dedicated it to his family, the Board, Management & staff of RCBank, and particularly to the leadership and people of Sierra Leone. This recognition stands as a testament to Dr. Gilpin’s unwavering commitment to excellence and his significant contributions to humanity and the financial sector.

RCBank – The Bank of Choice!!!”




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