By Amin Kef-Ranger

The Board of Directors of NP (SL) Limited has on Thursday July 17, 2025 announced the appointment of Dr. Mohamed S. Kanu as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective 1st August 2025. This development marks a significant leadership transition following the resignation of outgoing CEO, Mr. Saidu Mansaray, who has served with distinction for several years.

Dr. Kanu brings to the role a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the petroleum sector. Prior to this appointment, he served as the CEO of NP Côte d’Ivoire, a key subsidiary of the NP Group. His tenure in Côte d’Ivoire is widely recognized for boosting the company’s market share, improving operational efficiency, and driving substantial regional growth across the West African energy landscape.

In an official statement, the Board described Dr. Kanu as a visionary leader with strategic insight and a profound understanding of the NP brand and its values. “The appointment of Dr. Mohamed S. Kanu represents our commitment to continuity, excellence, and a strategic focus on sustainable growth,” the statement read. “We are confident in his ability to lead NP (SL) into a dynamic new chapter of innovation and customer-focused service delivery.”

Dr. Kanu holds advanced qualifications in business administration and petroleum management and is widely respected for his results-oriented leadership style, commitment to stakeholder engagement, and advocacy for corporate social responsibility.

His appointment is seen as a move to consolidate and build on the successes achieved under the leadership of Mr. Saidu Mansaray, who was lauded for his pivotal role in expanding NP (SL)’s infrastructure, strengthening customer satisfaction, and enhancing regional cooperation.

As NP (SL) Limited continues to evolve within a competitive and digitally transforming global energy sector, Dr. Kanu’s leadership is expected to prioritize strategic development, sustainability, and innovation, reaffirming the company’s position as Sierra Leone’s leading and most customer-centric petroleum marketing company.

The Board extended its deep appreciation to Mr. Mansaray for his exemplary service and leadership, wishing him success in his future endeavors, while expressing full confidence in Dr. Kanu’s ability to advance the company’s vision and mission both locally and regionally. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/np-sl-appoints-dr-mohamed-s-kanu-as-new-ceo/