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Olufemi Soneye steps down as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL.
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He says decision is to focus on family and personal responsibilities.
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Soneye pledges continued support for NNPCL’s energy mission.
Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has resigned from his role, marking the end of his 20-month tenure at the state-owned oil giant.
In a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, June 21, Soneye announced that he was “stepping aside” to dedicate more time to his family and attend to pressing personal responsibilities.
“I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd,” he wrote, expressing gratitude to colleagues and followers who responded with commendation.
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He described his time at NNPCL as a “profound honour” and said he was proud of his contributions to the transformation of the company. He pledged to remain a “steadfast supporter and ambassador” of the firm.
“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,” Soneye stated.
He urged media professionals to continue supporting the NNPCL’s strategic objectives through robust and balanced reportage.
Soneye was appointed on October 18, 2023, replacing Garba Muhammad, who served in the position from 2021.
Prior to joining NNPCL, Soneye built a distinguished career in international journalism across Nigeria, Australia, and the United States.
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He notably served as Editor of the US Air Force One Magazine in Washington, D.C., and was also President of the Nigerian Media Practitioners in the U.S.
A multiple award-winning professional, he was named “Spokesperson of the Year” in both 2024 and 2025 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
He is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Society of Professional Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, and the Guild of Corporate Online Media Publishers.
