Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has officially stepped down from his position after nearly two years of service.
In a farewell message shared with colleagues on Saturday, Soneye thanked the NNPC team for their dedication, professionalism, and support throughout his tenure.
He highlighted his time at the national oil company as a period of growth and transformation, noting his efforts to elevate the organisation’s public image and tell its story in a balanced and engaging manner.
Soneye’s leadership, according to the statement, was marked by a strong commitment to building a dynamic communications framework that aligned with NNPC Ltd’s evolving role in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
“Dear Esteemed Colleagues, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve shown in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC Ltd story over the past 20 months.
“Your role in building a vibrant and effective communications presence for our national energy company has been nothing short of invaluable.
“I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd.
“This decision will allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence.
“It has been a profound honour to serve both the Company and our country, and to contribute in my own way to the ongoing transformation of NNPC Ltd.
“I am deeply grateful for the trust reposed in me, the opportunities granted, and the incredible professionals both within and outside the organization with whom I have worked.
“I remain a steadfast supporter and ambassador of NNPC Ltd wherever I go. I enjoin you, dear colleagues, to continue your robust, balanced, and constructive reportage in support of the Company’s noble mission and strategic role in Nigeria’s energy future.” The statement read in part.
Though stepping away from official duties, he expressed continued solidarity with the company’s mission, encouraging staff to maintain their momentum and continue supporting NNPC’s strategic goals.
