Chief communications officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Olufemi Soneye has bagged the 2024 Distinguished Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector Award organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
Mr Soneye was represented at the ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday by the relationship and stakeholder management lead at NNPCL, Oluwakemi Olumuyiwa.
Soneye saw off competition for the award from the spokesperson of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Michael Adande; and the spokesperson of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, Johnson Nkwocha.
NIPR predicated the award on the “recognition of his amazing work of managing the image of Africa’s largest oil and gas company.”
Soneye dedicated the award to the group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, whose unwavering support and guidance have been instrumental in shaping his role as a spokesperson.
He said: “This award is for the whole team and it will serve as motivation to continue striving for excellence in representing NNPC Ltd, the sector and upholding the highest standards of communications.”
Soneye was appointed chief corporate communications officer of NNPC Ltd on October 18, 2023.
