The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. has appointed seasoned executives, Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, as Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Chief Relations Officer, respectively.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Odeh brings over three decades of extensive experience in communications and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors.
Prior to joining NNPC, he had a distinguished 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where 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, served as General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.
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 Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), among others.
On her part, Mrs. Adewunmi is a legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Her expertise lies in stakeholder management and advocacy, particularly from her extensive tenure at the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN).
She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex external landscapes, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the company’s “license to operate.”
At Shell, she held key roles, including Regulatory Affairs Manager, where she managed all mandatory regulatory engagements and permits. As Government Relations Manager, she built and maintained constructive relationships with the Presidency, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Mrs. Adewunmi is known for her strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build robust stakeholder networks. She is a subject matter expert on non-technical risks and holds a law degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University and a qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
NNPC Ltd. stated that the appointments of Mr. Odeh and Mrs. Adewunmi reflect its commitment to enhancing communication and engagement with stakeholders.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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