Soneye Resigns As NNPC Spokesman

News Investigators/ Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has resigned from his position.

Mr Soneye, in a message posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, said the decision would allow him to devote more time to his family and attend to personal responsibilities that required his closer presence.

He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support and collaboration in helping to shape and amplify the NNPC story over the past 20 months.

“Dear esteemed colleagues, 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.

“Your role in building a vibrant and effective communications presence for our national energy company has been nothing short of invaluable.

“I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd.

“This decision will allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence,” he said.

He expressed profound honour to have served both the company and the country, and contributed in his own way to the ongoing transformation of NNPC Ltd.

Mr Soneye also expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in him, the opportunities granted and the incredible professionals both within and outside the organisation with whom he had 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,” he said.

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