The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives, Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi, to key leadership positions.
A statement by the NNPC Ltd. management on Tuesday said that Odeh assumed the role of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Adewunmi will function as its Chief Relations Officer.
Odeh brings over three decades of extensive experience in communications and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors.
The statement said prior to joining the NNPC, Odeh had a distinguished 26-year career at the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), where he held various leadership roles in Community Relations and Development; Information Management and Technology; Corporate Communications, among others.
“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,” it said.
It said that he was also instrumental in instituting the NLNG Prize for Energy Reporting.
According to the statement, he is an alumnus of the University of Jos, the University of Lagos, INSEAD Business School, and the Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), among others.
The statement also described Adewunmi as a legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry, and expertise in stakeholder management and advocacy, particularly from her extensive tenure at the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN).
The statement described her as highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex external landscapes, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting 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 the Government Relations Manager, she built and maintained constructive relationships with the Presidency, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
“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 has a background in law from the Nigerian Law School and Olabisi Onabanjo University.
“The appointment of Odeh and Adewunmi reflects NNPC Limited’s commitment to enhancing communication and engagement with stakeholders,” the statement said (NAN)
