By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NP Sierra Leone Limited, Saidu Mansaray, together with his team of Managers on Monday, June 3, 2024, paid a courtesy call to the Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA), Dr. Brima M. Baluwa Koroma. The purpose of the visit was to establish a strong and collaborative relationship between NP (SL) Limited and the regulatory agency.
During the meeting, CEO Saidu Mansaray expressed gratitude for the crucial role played by the PRA in regulating the petroleum industry. He reiterated NP’s commitment to operating at the highest standards and expressed a keen interest in working with the PRA to enhance the smooth distribution of petroleum products across the country.
In response, Executive Chairman, Brima M. Baluwa Koroma, congratulated Saidu Mansaray on his new appointment and expressed the Agency’s readiness to collaborate with the new leadership team. He highlighted NP’s status as the largest fuel importer in Sierra Leone and praised the company for its significant contributions to the sector’s growth. He revealed that the Agency’s revenue had grown from 458 billion to 1.2 trillion over the past five years, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships in achieving common objectives.
Furthermore, Dr. Baluwa Koroma announced plans for a national workshop aimed at providing guidance to Dealers/Resellers in collectively regulating the industry. He also addressed the issue of unacceptable behavior among some pump attendants, emphasizing the need for immediate rectification.
The courtesy visit marked a significant milestone in the relationship between NP Sierra Leone Limited and the Petroleum Regulatory Agency. Both parties affirmed their commitment to fostering strong partnerships, compliance and sustainable growth within the industry. Additionally, they agreed to revamp the OMC Awards night as a positive step towards enhancing their mutually beneficial partnership.
Overall, the meeting heralded a new era of cooperation between NP and the PRA, focused on advancing the petroleum industry in Sierra Leone.
