Nigeria Nigerian National Petroleum Company Appoints Olufemi Soneye as Chief Corporate Communications Officer

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appointed Olufemi Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. The announcement was made in a statement released by the NNPCL. Mr. Soneye, a seasoned journalist with experience at respected publications in Nigeria, Australia, and the United States, will lead the Corporate Communications team and be responsible for brand penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.

He is a member of reputable journalist organizations, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Guild of Corporate Online Media Publishers. Mr. Soneye previously served as the President of the Nigerian Media Practitioners in Washington, D.C.

The NNPCL is pursuing organizational renewal to support its strategic business objectives, including the recent compulsory retirement of management staff with less than fifteen months to statutory retirement. Mr. Soneye's appointment is expected to contribute to the company's corporate communications and brand initiatives