NNPCL Appoints Andy Odeh Spokesman, Morenike Adewunmi Relations Chief

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appointed Andy Odeh as Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Morenike Adewunmi as Chief Relations Officer, strengthening its leadership in public engagement and stakeholder management.

Odeh takes on the role just two months after the resignation of Femi Soneye as the company’s spokesperson. He brings over 30 years of experience in communications and business administration, spanning oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting. Before joining NNPCL, he spent 26 years at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held senior roles in community relations, logistics, corporate communications, public affairs, government relations, and regulatory compliance. Most recently, he served as General Manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.

He is widely recognised for leading major public relations and advertising campaigns, overseeing NLNG’s rebranding, and driving one of Nigeria’s most successful micro-credit schemes for host communities. Odeh also played a key role in establishing the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting. An alumnus of the University of Jos, University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), he brings a strong academic and professional background to his new position.

Adewunmi, meanwhile, is a seasoned legal professional with more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. She previously worked with the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN), where she built deep expertise in stakeholder management, advocacy, and regulatory compliance. Known for her ability to navigate complex external environments, she has been commended for safeguarding corporate reputation and ensuring regulatory alignment.