An era of robust public communications at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has ended somewhat abruptly with the disengagement of Mr Olufemi Soneye as the Chief Corporate Communications Officer.
Consequently, the new management of the NNPC under Bashir Ojulari, is set to announce a new spokesperson.
In a statement he personally signed, Soneye said that he would no longer be the spokesperson for the oil giant as he had “stepped aside from his role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd.”
This, he said, would “allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence.”
Hereunder, his statement is reproduced in extenso:
“Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve shown in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC Ltd story over the past 20 months.
“Your role in building a vibrant and effective communications presence for our national energy company has been [nothing short of] invaluable.
“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, t
o continue your robust, balanced, and constructive reportage in support of the Company’s noble mission and strategic role in Nigeria’s energy future.
“With sincere appreciation,”
Olufemi Soneye
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