Sierra Leonean oil minister visits Oiden Energies as company expands to W’African nation

Foday Mansaray, director-general of Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Directorate, on Tuesday paid an official visit to Oilden Energies, an engagement that marked a significant milestone in strengthening regional energy cooperation and private sector partnerships.

The visit forms part of efforts being made by the company to expand its operations to the West African nation.

During the visit, Mansaray commended Mr. Olatoni Oladiran, Oilden Energies CEO, for his aggressive investment drive in his home country.

He said the investment drive has stimulated employment opportunities for his people.

A statement issued by the company on Thursday stated that the commendation came during the facility tour of the blending plants of Oilden Energies in Lagos on Tuesday in furtherance of the huge investments being made by the lubrication and oil service provider in Sierra Leone.

Commenting on the visit, Mr. Oluwatoni Oladiran, managing director Oilden Energies, described the event as a time of honour and a mark of recognition for the role the company has been playing in ensuring self-sufficiency in the West African lubrication market.

“A significant milestone and honour for all of us at OILDEN Energies as we had the privilege of hosting Sierra Leone’s Honourable Minister for Petroleum, H.E. Mr. Foday Mansaray, at one of our blending plants in Lagos, Nigeria.

“During the visit, we conducted a comprehensive tour of the facility. This engagement stands as a remarkable achievement for Oilden Energies and further reinforces our commitment to excellence across the energy value chain,” Oladiran said.

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