The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the appointment of Andy Odeh as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer.
Odeh’s appointment follows the resignation of Femi Soneye as NNPC’s spokesperson two months ago.
In a statement on Tuesday, the national oil company also confirmed the appointment of Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer.
According to NNPC, Odeh brings more than 30 years of experience in communications and business administration, spanning the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors. Before joining NNPC, he spent 26 years at Nigeria LNG (NLNG).
“There, he held various leadership roles 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, General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development,” the statement reads.
“He is recognised for his work on major public relations and advertising campaigns for top brands. At NLNG, he successfully managed the company’s rebranding and implemented one of Nigeria’s best-run micro-credit schemes for host communities.
“Mr. Odeh was also instrumental in instituting the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting. He is an alumnus of the University of Jos, the University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), among others.”
The statement further noted that Adewunmi is a seasoned legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
“Her expertise is in stakeholder management and advocacy, particularly from her extensive tenure at the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN),” the oil firm said.
“She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex external landscapes, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the company’s “License to operate.””
Adewunmi previously held strategic roles at Shell, including Regulatory Affairs Manager, where she oversaw mandatory regulatory engagements and permits.
“As the Government Relations Manager, she built and maintained constructive relationships with the Presidency, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies,” the NNPC said.
“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.”
The NNPC added that the appointments of Odeh and Adewunmi underscore its commitment to strengthening communications and stakeholder engagement.