NNPCL Appoints Odeh, Adewunmi As Chief Communications, Relations Officers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives, Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, to key leadership positions in the oil company.

The NNPCL management said on Tuesday that Odeh assumes the chief corporate communications officer role, while Adewunmi has been appointed chief relations officer.

Odeh brings over 30 years of extensive experience in communications and business administration in the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors.

Before joining NNPCL, he had a 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG). There, he held various leadership roles in Community Relations and Development, Business Logistics and Services, Information Management and Technology, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance, and, most recently, general manager of External Relations and Sustainable Development.

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. 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.

Adewunmi 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 Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCIN). She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex external landscapes, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the company’s “License to operate.”

At Shell, she held key roles, including Regulatory Affairs manager, managing 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 oil company added that he appointment of Odeh and Adewunmi reflects NNPC Limited’s commitment to enhancing communication and engagement with stakeholders.