The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of Andy Odeh as its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer, alongside Morenike Adewunmi, who will serve as Chief Relations Officer, marking a fresh chapter in the company’s external engagement efforts.
Odeh’s appointment follows the recent exit of Femi Soneye, who stepped down as the company’s spokesperson two months ago.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NNPC said both appointments are part of its efforts to enhance public communication, stakeholder management, and regulatory alignment as it evolves into a fully commercial enterprise.
Veteran Communicator Joins NNPC After Decades in Energy and Media
Andy Odeh brings with him over 30 years of experience in communications, media, and corporate strategy, spanning the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors.
Before joining NNPC, Odeh spent 26 years at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held senior roles across various departments including Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Government Relations, IT, and Sustainable Development.
He was most recently NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, where he led initiatives such as the company’s award-winning rebranding campaign and the launch of one of Nigeria’s most effective micro-credit schemes for host communities.
Odeh is also credited with establishing the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting, which became a major platform for promoting responsible journalism in the energy sector.
An alumnus of the University of Jos, University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Odeh is widely recognised for his strategic thinking and public affairs expertise.
Adewunmi Brings Deep Stakeholder Insight to New Relations Role
Also joining NNPC’s top leadership team is Morenike Adewunmi, a seasoned legal and stakeholder management professional with more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Adewunmi built her career at Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN), where she became known for her skill in managing complex regulatory environments and engaging critical stakeholders.
According to NNPC, she played a key role in ensuring compliance, safeguarding Shell’s “license to operate,” and maintaining productive relations with government entities and host communities.
Her appointment as Chief Relations Officer is expected to bolster NNPC’s efforts in navigating external challenges, fostering public trust, and securing social licenses for operations across the country.
With these two high-profile appointments, NNPC is reinforcing its commitment to transparency, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication, pillars it says are vital to its transformation into a global energy powerhouse.
