Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 23, 2024 – In a decisive move, Aminata Petroleum has imported 5,000 metric tons of gasoline to Sierra Leone, aiming to tackle the pressing fuel crisis in the nation.
Mohammad Turay, the Chief Executive Officer of Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited in Sierra Leone, revealed to journalists on Thursday, May 23, at the company’s Storage Terminal in Cline Town, Freetown, that they have brought in over 5,000 metric tons of gasoline (petrol) to address the looming fuel shortage in the country.
“This is a critical moment, and we are stepping up by diverting a gasoline vessel designated for Liberia and Togo in order to salvage the looming gasoline scarcity in Sierra Leone. This is not solely for profit making but to render service to the people of Sierra Leone” – says Mr. Turay. AMINATA’s CEO, Mr. Turay noted that this is not the first time they have intervened in crisis periods, as Aminata & Sons, Inc., the parent company in Liberia has done so on numerous occasions for the people of Liberia.
Furthermore, Mr. Turay stated that his company is expecting another 4,000 metric tons of diesel from MT Meronas to be discharged at the Cline Town Depot during the weekend to continue salvaging the fuel crisis in the country.
“At Aminata, we are here to stay and make our customers, our reseller, and our dealers happy by supplying premium quality petroleum products and outstanding service “said Mr. Turay. He extended his appreciation to regulators in the petroleum industry (PRA) for creating a competitive business atmosphere in Sierra Leone and providing a fair ground for foreign investment to thrive.
Aminata & Sons (SL) Limited is committed to delivering high-quality petroleum products with excellent service delivery to the people of Sierra Leone. The company is primarily involved in the importation, distribution, and sales of petroleum products on the Liberian market and now in Sierra Leone. AMINATA caters to the petroleum products needs of private individuals, government agencies, non-governmental agencies, multinational firms, and other companies across their business operations.
