By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Saidu Mansaray, the current Chief Executive Officer of NP (SL) Ltd, has already made a significant impact, steering the company towards new heights with a blend of charisma, hard work and ambition. Appointed in 2024, Saidu Mansaray brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the petroleum industry, having served NP (SL) Ltd with distinction since 2001.
His journey within the company is a testament to his dedication and managerial prowess. Starting his career as an Accounts Clerk, he consistently demonstrated integrity and excellence, leading to his rise through the ranks. After serving as Finance Manager, his leadership skills earned him the position of General Manager in 2022. His promotion to CEO comes as a natural progression, given his deep understanding of the industry and his professional background as a Chartered Accountant and Business Administrator.
Under his leadership, NP (SL) Ltd continues to uphold its strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Saidu Mansaray has made it clear that the company’s top priority is ensuring that their customers are always satisfied, promising that NP (SL) Ltd will go to great lengths to meet their fuel needs. Upon assuming his new role, he reaffirmed this commitment, expressing gratitude to customers for their loyalty and pledging to continue delivering top-notch service.
He has also outlined a forward-looking vision for the company, emphasizing innovation and digitization as key strategies for addressing emerging challenges. The CEO advocates for a collaborative leadership style, highlighting the importance of engaging with stakeholders, listening to their ideas and working together to achieve common goals.
One of his first major initiatives as CEO was to strengthen relationships with key regulatory bodies. On June 3, 2024, Saidu Mansaray, along with his management team, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Brima M. Baluwa Koroma, the Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA). The visit underscored NP (SL) Ltd’s commitment to maintaining high operational standards and collaborating with the PRA to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products across Sierra Leone.
During the meeting, Saidu Mansaray expressed gratitude for the PRA’s role in regulating the industry and emphasized NP’s dedication to upholding these standards. Dr. Baluwa Koroma, in turn, congratulated the CEO on his appointment and praised NP (SL) Ltd as the largest fuel importer in the country, noting the company’s significant contributions to the sector’s growth. The meeting also led to discussions on a national workshop for Dealers/Resellers, aimed at improving industry regulation and addressing issues such as the conduct of Pump Attendants.
Further strengthening NP (SL) Ltd’s ties with regulatory bodies, Saidu Mansaray met with the senior leadership of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) on June 14, 2024. The meeting was part of his broader strategy to engage with key stakeholders and ensure NP’s compliance with environmental regulations. Saidu Mansaray assured the EPA of the company’s commitment to environmental protection and expressed optimism about future collaboration.
Dr. Abu Bakarr S. Massaquoi, Executive Chairman of the EPA, welcomed Saidu Mansaray’s leadership and promised continued technical support and a platform for constructive dialogue.
In a move that further cements NP (SL) Ltd’s commitment to industry standards, the CEO welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLSB), Dr. John Paul Kaisam, and his team on August 13, 2024. The visit marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the SLSB and NP (SL) Ltd, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to advancing quality and accountability in the petroleum sector.
Dr. Dr. John Paul Kaisam highlighted key achievements, including the construction of a state-of-the-art petroleum lab at NP’s Terminal, a symbol of the fruitful collaboration between the two entities.
As NP (SL) Ltd embarks on this new chapter under Saidu Mansaray’s leadership, the company is poised to continue its legacy of excellence, with a renewed focus on innovation, customer satisfaction and strong partnerships within the industry.
