NNPC Appoints Andy Odeh, Ex-NLNG GM, as Chief Corporate Communications Officer
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of Andy Odeh as its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer, two months after the resignation of Femi Soneye from the role.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the national oil giant also confirmed the appointment of Morenike Adewunmi as its Chief Relations Officer, further strengthening its corporate communications and stakeholder engagement team.
Odeh brings over three decades of experience in communications and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting industries. Prior to joining NNPC, he spent 26 years with Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held leadership roles in community relations, business logistics, corporate communications, public affairs, government relations, and regulatory compliance. He most recently served as NLNG’s General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.
Notably, Odeh spearheaded NLNG’s rebranding drive, oversaw one of Nigeria’s most successful micro-credit schemes for host communities, and was instrumental in the institution of the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting. He is an alumnus of the University of Jos, University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
On her part, Adewunmi, a seasoned legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, joins NNPC after a distinguished career at Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN). She is renowned for her expertise in stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, and advocacy, having served in roles such as Regulatory Affairs Manager and Government Relations Manager.
According to NNPC, her leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build strong stakeholder networks make her a valuable asset to the company’s engagement strategy.
The company noted that both appointments reflect its commitment to strengthening communication, stakeholder relations, and regulatory engagement, key to sustaining its license to operate in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape.
