By Amin Kef (Ranger)
For the growth of any institution, the willpower and dogged determination to expand by breaking new grounds should be its focus and in this regard NP (SL) Ltd has translated that willpower into tangible realities on the ground.
The intermittent commissioning of various Filling Stations across the country and beyond, in the West African sub-region, is a testimony of the attainment of this attribute, an integral driver of successes achieved by certain highly reputable business entities.
This determination to break new grounds and venture in to areas where others are even hesitant and jittery of going is a quality that is innate in the DNA of the company which it has ably and aptly demonstrated to the consternation as well as admiration of many.
As an indigenously owned petroleum marketing company, NP(SL) Ltd, it has been corroborated, is not afraid to take the risk and this venture is paying dividends and has earned it the respect of many Sierra Leoneans.
Everywhere the company goes; it takes along with it all its services, effectively changing the outlook in its operational areas.
Formed by 35 Sierra Leonean workers, who dared to plough their end of service benefits into the corporate body, NP (SL)Ltd is today the leading marketer of petroleum products in the sub-region. This example, if emulated by fellow compatriots, will change the business trajectory in this country.
The effective operationalization of the Local Content Policy turns the wheel of economic development in the country, as it embraces the utilization of human and natural resources instead of depending on foreign sources. Making it a laid down policy to give employment priority and preferences to indigenes instead of foreigners in terms of employment has been widely acclaimed as a step in the right direction.
One significant effect of expanding nationwide ensures the delivery of services and goods across the country, thereby encouraging more businesses to flourish and eventually pay more taxes to the Government.
The rolling out of services are not focused in the capital, but are replicated nationwide. Everywhere the company operates, they offer the same services, effectively providing them.
To make the purchase of fuel easier, NP-SL introduced the NP Smart Card, which enables organizations and individuals to purchase fuel using the smart card with ease and by doing so averting the frustrating bureaucracy that previously existed.
By introducing this latest technology, it avails its customers convenience in conducting transactions. Such has increased easy accessibility for many contrary to the unnecessary spending of time just to purchase these petroleum products at different Filling stations.
As a result of its savvy business acumen and effective management, the company was able to open branches in the West African sub-region in countries like Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and The Gambia.
It must be underscored that the company is making exceptional inroads simply because it takes customer care paramount; always ensuring that customer satisfaction is prioritized. Indeed, the company truly deserves commendation in that direction.
With well-motivated members of staff who know how to efficiently treat customers, NP (SL) Ltd has become very endearing to many.
In all the five countries in the West African sub region where it is operating, the company always ensures that petroleum products, in terms of fuel and other lubricants, are available in order to avoid shortage.
It has been established that using charcoal and wood for cooking purposes poses health hazards and depletion of our forests. Against such a backdrop many have commended the company for making it possible to get access to NP gas cookers, which are indeed safe and friendly for domestic use. Gas is as well available at the company’s Filling Stations which residents in these five West African countries could purchase at affordable prices.
NP(SL)Ltd is indeed hugely contributing to socio-economic development in different ways that are positively impacting individual lives and communities.
