Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has officially resigned from his position, marking the end of a key chapter in the state-owned energy giant’s communications and public relations leadership.
Though the circumstances surrounding his resignation are yet to be formally disclosed by the company, sources within NNPCL confirmed the development on Friday. Soneye’s exit comes barely a year after his appointment, during which he served as the principal spokesperson for the organisation, overseeing media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public communications during a critical phase in Nigeria’s evolving oil and gas landscape.
Appointed in 2023, Soneye brought with him a wealth of experience from his background in journalism and corporate communications, having worked with several international media outlets and energy institutions. His tenure at NNPCL was characterised by efforts to strengthen the company’s public image and improve transparency in line with the Petroleum Industry Act and the corporation’s transition into a commercial entity.
As of the time of filing this report, NNPCL has not issued an official statement regarding his departure or a possible replacement. Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector are keenly watching for further updates, particularly on how this change may impact the company’s communication strategy moving forward.
Soneye’s resignation adds to the series of high-level personnel movements within Nigeria’s energy sector as the government continues its push for reforms, efficiency, and investor confidence in the nation’s hydrocarbons industry.