Femi Soneye has resigned from his position as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited spokesperson after 20 months.
In a statement on Saturday, Soneye extended his heartfelt gratitude to the media and all Nigerians for support, professionalism, and genuine commitment shown to him in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC story over the past 20 months.
Soneye said he “stepped aside” from the role as chief corporate communications officer of NNPC to allow him to devote more time to his family and attend to personal responsibilities that “now require my closer presence”.
“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,” the statement reads.
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“I am deeply grateful for the trust reposed in me, the opportunities granted, and the incredible professionals both within and outside the organization with whom I have worked.
“I remain a steadfast supporter and ambassador of NNPC Ltd wherever I go. I enjoin you, dear colleagues, to continue your robust, balanced, and constructive reportage in support of the Company’s noble mission and strategic role in Nigeria’s energy future.”
The development comes three months after President Bola Tinubu appointed Bayo Ojulari to replace Mele Kyari as the group chief managing director (GCEO), while Ahmadu Musa Kida was named NNPC’s non-executive chairman, replacing Pius Akinyelure.
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The president also appointed six non-executive directors from each geopolitical zone.
They include Bello Rabiu representing the north-west, Yusuf Usman from the north-east, and Babs Omotowa, a former managing director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), for the north-central.
Others are Austin Avuru for the south-south, David Ige for the south-west, and Henry Obih for the south-east.
Additionally, Lydia Shehu Jafiya, the permanent secretary of the federal ministry of finance, and Aminu Said Ahmed of the ministry of petroleum resources were appointed to represent their respective ministries on the new board.
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