By Amin Kef (Ranger)
NP Sierra Leone Limited (NP SL) stands out as a beacon of strength, innovation and dedication to Sierra Leone’s development. As one of the nation’s most dependable petroleum marketing companies, NP SL has built a reputation for consistent fuel availability and exceptional customer service.
Operating an extensive network of Filling Stations throughout Sierra Leone and maintaining a strong footprint across West Africa, including Guinea, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, NP SL is proudly 100% Sierra Leonean-owned. The company’s commitment to the country’s Local Content Policy is evident in its hiring practices, employing exclusively Sierra Leonean staff and investing heavily in ongoing professional training to develop local expertise.
NP SL is a significant contributor to Government revenue in all its operating countries, supporting national development through substantial tax payments. The company’s shareholders and Management have worked tirelessly to expand infrastructure, ensuring communities have continuous and reliable access to quality petroleum products.
Driven by a clear mission to supply petroleum products consistently, responsibly and with maximum value, NP SL embraces safety, profitability and sustainable growth to help propel Sierra Leone’s socio-economic progress. Its vision is to become a dominant and well-managed petroleum company across West Africa, grounded in core values that emphasize workplace safety, excellent customer experience, top-quality products, environmental stewardship and teamwork.
The company’s dynamic CEO, Dr. Mohamed S. Kanu, brings vast regional expertise and a proven track record of success. Formerly CEO of NP Côte d’Ivoire, Dr. Mohamed S. Kanu has demonstrated strong leadership in market expansion and operational efficiency, positioning NP SL for continued strategic growth.
Innovation is a key pillar of NP SL’s service. The introduction of the NP Energy Pass Card, a cashless payment platform, advances financial inclusion by enabling customers to purchase fuel digitally and securely. Mobile fuel tanks serve public institutions to guarantee uninterrupted delivery, while technology such as calibrated pumps, GPS and video monitoring ensure transparency and accuracy in all transactions.
NP SL’s corporate social responsibility programs make a positive impact on communities. Among their contributions are a water facility for the National Fire Force in Kissy, support for the Burns Unit at Connaught Hospital and assistance during public health emergencies and natural disasters.
Originally a branch of British Petroleum in the 1950s, NP SL transitioned to full local ownership in 1996 and rebranded in 2011. Today, it stands tall as a leading West African petroleum company, proudly embodying its motto: “1st for Customer Care.”
In addition to petroleum, NP SL markets NP Gas cookers available at all Filling Stations, offering safe and convenient cooking solutions to households across Sierra Leone.
With a forward-looking Management team, NP SL remains focused on consolidating its leadership in all operating markets. Its strategic plans emphasize growth, market expansion and reinforcing its role as a backbone of Sierra Leone’s energy sector.
More than just a fuel provider, NP Sierra Leone Limited is a driver of economic development, a promoter of local talent and a vital partner in Sierra Leone’s journey toward a sustainable and prosperous future.
