The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stepped down from his role.
Naija News reports that Soneye announced his resignation in a statement issued on Saturday, expressing gratitude to his colleagues for their support during the last 20 months.
He referred to his tenure at NNPCL as an “honour,” stating that he felt proud to have played a part in the transformation of the national oil company.
Soneye committed to remaining a “steadfast supporter and ambassador” for the company and encouraged media professionals to persist in their “robust, balanced, and constructive reportage” in support of NNPCL’s mission.
“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 organisation 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 to support the Company’s noble mission and strategic role in Nigeria’s energy future. With sincere appreciation,” Soneye concluded.
On October 18, 2023, Soneye was appointed to succeed Garba Muhammad, who had been appointed in August 2021 during a management restructuring.