By Amin Kef (Ranger)
NP (SL) Limited, Sierra Leone’s leading and most trusted indigenous petroleum marketing company is making waves with its nationwide rollout of the NP Energy Pass Card, a digital innovation designed to revolutionize fuel transactions. As part of its commitment to digital transformation, transparency and customer convenience, the company has taken its Energy Pass Card Roadshow to key districts, including Kono, Makeni, Kenema and Bo; empowering motorists and institutions with modern, cashless fuel purchasing solutions.
The Energy Pass Card is a safe, reliable and free prepaid electronic payment tool that simplifies fuel purchasing at designated NP Filling Stations across the country. Through the nationwide roadshow, NP (SL) Ltd. has been actively engaging with commercial drivers, motorbike riders, fleet managers and public sector representatives, educating them about the numerous benefits of adopting this digital fuel solution.
In Kono District, the campaign brought together unions representing drivers and motorbike riders. Participants learned how to acquire and use the NP Energy Pass Card; highlighting the company’s vision to decentralize access to digital solutions and promote financial accountability within transport and logistics.
In Makeni City, the energy of the roadshow reflected the growing interest in digital innovation among motorists. “Buying fuel has never been easier,” one participant remarked, noting how the card enables seamless top-up, PIN-secured access and digital tracking of every transaction. The campaign aligns with NP’s broader strategy to make digital convenience the standard nationwide.
The success of the campaign was equally evident in Kenema and Bo, where large crowds turned out to interact with NP staff and explore the card’s real-world benefits. Communities responded with enthusiasm to demonstrations showing how the card logs key data; such as volume, cost, time and location of fuel purchases; offering users a new level of control over their fuel spending.
Ibrahim Kamara, a senior fleet supervisor at a construction firm, described the card as a “game changer.” He explained: “Before, managing fuel was chaotic; receipts got lost and cash went unaccounted for. With this card, every transaction is automatically recorded. We now track everything in real time from our office. It has streamlined our operations.”
The card has particularly resonated with institutions dependent on donor funding. Mariama Sesay, an accounts officer at a humanitarian organization, stated: “We must justify every expense. The NP Energy Pass Card provides clean, verifiable records. It’s helped us reduce financial leakages and satisfy audit requirements.”
Samuel Bangura, a civil society advocate for public sector efficiency, applauded the card’s anti-corruption potential: “This digital tool limits misuse. It eliminates the risks of handling physical cash and ensures fuel is used only for its intended purpose. If Government departments adopt this widely, we could save millions.”
Each Energy Pass Card is secured by a personal PIN and if lost or stolen, can be immediately deactivated, with the remaining balance safely transferred to a replacement card. This feature provides peace of mind to both individual users and organizations.
The card’s use is currently exclusive to NP Filling Stations, a deliberate move that ensures quality control, product integrity and reliable customer service at every touchpoint; whether in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni, or beyond.
For institutions, cards can be assigned to individual vehicles or personnel, with customizable spending limits and digital reporting. Fatmata Jalloh, a logistics coordinator for an agricultural project, highlighted its impact: “We don’t have to chase drivers for receipts anymore. The card helps us track usage and maintain accountability. It has simplified reporting and cut down on wastage.”
Acquiring the Energy Pass Card is simple. Individuals need only a valid ID to register at NP’s Head Office or designated centers, while businesses are required to provide registration documents and authorized user lists. Once issued, the card can be topped up at any NP outlet or through partner banks.
NP (SL) Ltd. also provides dedicated customer support to assist users with registration, troubleshooting and card management, ensuring an inclusive digital experience for all users, regardless of location or technical proficiency.
The Energy Pass Card is more than just a digital payment tool; it represents a transformative shift in how Sierra Leone manages fuel procurement. By promoting transparency, reducing cash handling risks and improving operational efficiency, NP (SL) Ltd. is setting a new benchmark for service delivery and technological innovation in the country’s petroleum industry.
A public procurement analyst summed it up aptly: “The NP Energy Pass Card shows how technology can solve old problems. It helps close loopholes, protects public and private resources and gives users real control over fuel spending.”
NP (SL) Limited is leading the way with its pioneering campaign, making one thing clear; the future of fuel in Sierra Leone is digital, secure and centered on the customer and that future has already begun.
