“MEET THE NEW DYNAMIC DUO: ANDY ODEY AND MORENIKE ADEWUNMI TAKE THE HELM AT NNPC’s CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has appointed Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi as its new Chief Corporate Communications Officer and Chief Relations Officer, respectively.
About the Appointees:
– Andy Odeh: With over three decades of experience in communications and business administration, Mr. Odeh brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. His impressive background includes a 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he held various leadership positions.
– Morenike Adewunmi: Mrs. Adewunmi joins NNPC with a strong track record in relations and communications. Her expertise will be invaluable in shaping the company’s relationships with stakeholders.
The Appointments:
The appointments of Mr. Odeh and Mrs. Adewunmi mark a significant development in NNPC’s corporate communications and relations strategy. The duo is expected to leverage their expertise to drive the company’s goals and objectives, enhancing its reputation and relationships with stakeholders.
He is recognized 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.
According to the statement, 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 Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), among others.
Mrs. Adewunmi, the statement said, is a legal professional with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Her expertise is 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, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the company’s “License to operate”.
It added:”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.
“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 has a background in law from the Nigerian Law School and Olabisi Onabanjo University.”
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