The Nigerian National Petroleum
Company Limited (NNPCL), Chief Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye
has defeated the spokesperson of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Michael
Adande and the spokesperson of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, Dr.
Johnson Nkwocha to clinch the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
2024 "Distinguished Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector award."
The institute presented the award
to Soneye, whom the Relationship & Stakeholder Management, NNPCL,
Mrs. Oluwakemi Olumuyiwa represented
at the ceremony in Abuja.
NIPR predicated the award on the
"recognition of his amazing work of managing the image of Africa's largest
oil and gas company."
He however dedicated the award to
the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr Mele Kyari, whose unwavering
support and guidance have been instrumental in shaping his role as a
Spokesperson.
He also extended his heartfelt
appreciation to the entire Corporate Communications Team for their
collaborative efforts and dedication to excellence.
Soneye 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."
The National Spokespersons'
Awards is the highest honours celebrating Nigeria's outstanding spokespersons
in corporate communications, public affairs, politics, media, advocacy and
other domains in Nigeria who have demonstrated outstanding eloquence, integrity
and effectiveness in their roles as spokespeople.
Soneye is a seasoned journalist with full-time
and freelance experience at some of the world’s most respected publications in
Nigeria, Australia, and the United States of America.
Appointed the Chief Corporate
Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd on October 18, 2023, Mr. Soneye has been
able to lead the Company’s Corporate Communications team, driving its brand
penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.
A veteran journalist and a
consummate Public Relations practitioner, Mr. Soneye is a member of reputable
bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Nigerian Union of
Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, Society of Professional
Journalists, Guild of Corporate Online Media Publishers as well as the former
President, Nigerian Media Practitioners, Washington, D.C.
Since assuming office barely six
months ago as the Chief Image Maker of Africa’s largest company, Mr. Soneye has
been able to achieve the following milestones: transformed and redefined Corporate
Communications in NNPC LTD
He has transformed the entire
Corporate Communications Division to become a core part of every NNPC Ltd
business. He has been able to achieve that through motivating and galvanizing
his staff to see themselves as the first front desk of the Company whose
behaviour can make or mar any relationship with its internal/external
stakeholders.
Presently, most business entities
within the Company, majority of them never heard of before, have their
activities amplified to the public through their positive and inspiring
stories. Some good examples are the NNPC Foundation, whose amazing CSR efforts
are now in the public limelight; and NNPC Academy, who is gradually becoming a
leader in oil and gas training in the country, all thanks to Corporate Comms
publicity efforts.
Since coming on board, Mr. Soneye
has taken the NNPC Ltd image to greater heights through positive projection and
promotion of the Company’s brand identity.
Today, through his 360-degree
approach to corporate branding, individuals and organisations are coming in
droves, to associate themselves with the NNPC Ltd.
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