By Amin Kef (Ranger)
NP Sierra Leone Limited, the nation’s leading petroleum marketing company, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first oil marketing company in Sierra Leone to be awarded triple ISO certification. On Friday, April 11, 2025, the company was officially certified in three internationally acclaimed standards: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).
This landmark achievement underscores NP (SL)’s unwavering commitment to service excellence, environmental stewardship and employee welfare. By attaining those globally recognized standards, the company has further solidified its reputation as a forward-thinking and responsible corporate entity in Sierra Leone’s energy sector.
Speaking on the achievement, Chief Executive Officer of NP (SL), Saidu Mansaray, expressed immense pride and gratitude. “This achievement serves as a reminder of our unwavering dedication to our customers, whose trust inspires us to conduct our business with greater passion and excellence. We remain steadfast in our promise to always be 1st for Customer Care,” he stated.
The three ISO certifications reflect the company’s deep-rooted values and operational philosophy:
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System): Demonstrates NP (SL)’s consistent ability to provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements, while also enhancing customer satisfaction through continual process improvements.
- ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System): Highlights the company’s proactive measures to minimize environmental impact, promote sustainability and ensure efficient use of resources in compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
- ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System): Underscores NP (SL)’s firm commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace, mitigating risks and fostering a culture of safety and well-being for all employees.
These certifications are a testament to NP (SL)’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation, setting the company apart not just in Sierra Leone, but within the wider West African petroleum industry.
By aligning with global best practices, NP (SL) is reinforcing trust with its stakeholders; customers, partners, regulators and the wider community. The triple certification serves as a strong foundation for the company’s continued growth and leadership, as it charts a path towards an even more sustainable and customer-focused future.
With this milestone, NP (SL) continues to raise the bar in the oil and gas sector, demonstrating that indigenous companies can compete at the highest international standards, while contributing meaningfully to national development.
