By Amin Kef (Ranger)
From a conducted nation-wide survey conducted by this medium, geared towards gauging the percentage of people who are aware of the existence of and the activities NP-Sierra Leone, what came out vividly from the outcome was that the vast majority captured during the survey acknowledged that they are well aware of the existence and viability of one of the country’s leading and exemplary indigenous business entities dealing in petroleum products. It was really amazing to realize that NP has become a household name within the country.
Some people opined that with the dynamic and result-oriented Management team at the helm of affairs at NP, commendable strides will be continued that would definitely catapult the company to higher heights thereby putting it at a very vantage position to expand and positively continue to contribute towards national development.
“From a humble beginning, NP has indisputably become one of the giant and most successful companies in the country with a remarkable reputation of rolling out cutting edge petroleum-related services within the business landscape,” Abdul Sheriff a seasoned engineer and former worker of the then Sierra Leone Refinery Company commended.
The company was extolled for timely honouring its tax obligations to Government via the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and for effectively implementing its Corporate Social Responsibility that have been improving the wellbeing of the vast majority of Sierra Leoneans.
One thing why the company is highly regarded nationally hinges on its pro-activeness with regards ensuring that affordable petroleum products are always on the market.
Erroneously, some have been misinforming that NP is unsavorily dominating the petroleum market in the country, which has turned out to be very misleading, as it was confirmed that there are other Companies marketing petroleum products that are registered with the Petroleum Agency.
There are NP-SL Filling Stations in different parts of the country, not only selling petroleum products, but also rendering other useful services to its numerous customers.
It can be asserted that NP is one that has grown by leaps and bounds. It has made its mark and become a household name.
The company has provided employment for many within the West African sub-region as it has branches in Liberia, Guinea, Ivory Coast and The Gambia more so as it is keen on employing citizens instead of foreigners, thereby promoting Local Content.
It also markets NP Gas which is used for cooking purposes and it has been attested that is environmentally friendly and quick.
Besides, the company introduced what is known as NP Smart Card which could be credited with money and used to purchase fuel at Filling Stations without the exchange of physical cash. It is said to be a safe way of conducting transactions. It is now in vogue.
Regardless of the challenges encountered the company, it was learnt, is committed to dominate the petroleum landscape here and in other countries in the sub-region where it has a presence.
