The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) has unveiled its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Oladapo Soneye. This announcement comes in the wake of the retirement of the former NNPCL spokesperson, Malam Garba Deen – Muhammad, along with more than 70 other management staff, on May 18, 2023.
In a statement issued by the NNPCL, Soneye was described as a highly experienced journalist with a career spanning across Nigeria, Australia, and the United States. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining effective communication and public relations.
It said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Olufemi Oladapo Soneye as our Chief Corporate Communications Officer.
“Mr. Soneye, a seasoned journalist with full-time and freelance experiences at some of the world’s most respected publications in Nigeria, Australia, and the United States of America, will lead our Corporate Communications team and drive our brand penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.
“He is a member of reputable bodies, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Guild of Corporate Online Media Publishers.
“Mr. Soneye is the former President of the Nigerian Media Practitioners, Washington, D.C.
“We look forward to his valuable contributions to our Company.”
