ABUJA, Nigeria — Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has stepped down from his position, ending a 20-month tenure at the helm of the company’s public affairs operations.
In a personal statement issued on Saturday, Soneye said his resignation was motivated by the need to focus on personal and family responsibilities.
“I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd,” he said.
“This decision will allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence.”
Soneye expressed gratitude to colleagues within and outside the organisation for their support throughout his service.
“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,” he said.
“Your role in building a vibrant and effective communications presence for our national energy company has been nothing short of invaluable.”
Describing his time at NNPCL as an honour, Soneye said he remains committed to the company’s strategic mission.
“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,” he said. “I remain a steadfast supporter and ambassador of NNPC Ltd wherever I go.”
Soneye also urged media professionals to maintain robust and balanced reporting in support of the company’s evolving role in Nigeria’s energy sector.
