{"id":146571,"date":"2025-06-21T14:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T13:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=146571"},"modified":"2025-06-21T14:49:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T13:49:34","slug":"soneye-resigns-as-nnpc-spokesperson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=146571","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: NNPC Spokesperson Resigns, Gives Reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JUST IN: NNPC Spokesperson Resigns, Gives Reasons<\/p>\n<p>Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has officially stepped down from his role.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Saturday, Soneye confirmed his resignation, citing the need to spend more time with his family and attend to personal matters requiring his closer attention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been a profound honour to serve both the company and our country,\u201d he said. \u201cThis decision will allow me to devote more time to my family and attend to personal responsibilities that now require my closer presence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Soneye was appointed spokesperson of NNPCL in August 2021 and has served in the position for nearly two years. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping the company\u2019s communications strategy and advancing its public image.<\/p>\n<p>In a farewell message to colleagues, he expressed gratitude for the support he received, describing his time at NNPCL as a period of meaningful contribution and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI remain a steadfast supporter and ambassador of NNPC Ltd wherever I go,\u201d he added, urging the media to continue offering balanced and constructive coverage of the company\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p>As of the time of this report, NNPCL has not announced a replacement for the outgoing spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>(Solakuti.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JUST IN: NNPC Spokesperson Resigns, Gives Reasons Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has officially stepped down from his role. 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