… confirms Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer

Oredola Adeola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appointed Mr. Andy Odeh, former NLNG General Manager for External Relations and Sustainable Development, as its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer, 80 days after the resignation of former spokesperson Olufemi Soneye.

The NNPC statement released on Tuesday, and obtained by Advisors Reports, also confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer.

According to the company, Mr. Andy Odeh brings over three decades of experience in communications and business administration, spanning the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors.

NNPC said, “Prior to joining NNPC, he had a distinguished 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held several leadership positions in Community Relations and Development, Business Logistics and Services, Information Management and Technology, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance, and most recently, served as General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.”

NNPC noted that Odeh is widely recognised for his work on major public relations and advertising campaigns for top brands.

“At NLNG, he successfully led the company’s rebranding efforts, managed one of Nigeria’s best-run micro-credit schemes for host communities, and played a key role in establishing the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting.

“An alumnus of the University of Jos, University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), among others,” NNPC noted.

Odeh is expected to bring a wealth of expertise to his new role as NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer.

The NNPC in the statement also confirmed that Mrs. Adewunmi is a legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

The statement said, “Her expertise is in stakeholder management and advocacy, particularly from her extensive tenure at the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN).

“She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex external landscapes, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the company’s “License to operate”.

“At Shell, she held key roles, including Regulatory Affairs Manager, where she managed all mandatory regulatory engagements and permits,”

“As the Government Relations Manager, she built and maintained constructive relationships with the Presidency, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

“Mrs. Adewunmi is known for her strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build robust stakeholder networks.

“She is a subject matter expert on non-technical risks and has a background in law from the Nigerian Law School and Olabisi Onabanjo University,” NNPC said.

The management assured that the appointment of Mr. Odeh and Mrs. Adewunmi reflects NNPC Limited’s commitment to enhancing communication and engagement with stakeholders.