NNPCL Appoints Andy Odeh As Spokesman, Morenike Adewunmi As Relations Officer

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appointed Andy Odeh as its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer.

Andy Odeh takes over the role just two months after the resignation of Femi Soneye, who previously served as the company’s spokesperson.

In a statement on Tuesday, the NNPCL said Odeh has more than 30 years of experience in communications and business administration, having worked across oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting.

He spent 26 years with Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held several senior roles, including in community relations, corporate communications, government relations, logistics, and sustainable development.

“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 also highlighted Adewunmi’s appointment as Chief Relations Officer. She is a lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, much of it with the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN).

“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.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Niger Delta youth leaders recently staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers in Abuja.