NNPCL Spokesperson Femi Soneye Resigns Amid Leadership Transition

 Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has resigned, effective June 20, 2025. 

Soneye’s departure, announced via a statement on June 21, coincides with a leadership transition at NNPCL, amid probes into former Group CEO Mele Kyari. Soneye, appointed in October 2023, cited personal reasons for his exit but praised NNPCL’s reforms, including a 2024 profit of ₦3.3 trillion. 

His tenure saw improved transparency, with monthly financial reports mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act. However, controversies, including fuel subsidy disputes and Kyari’s EFCC probe, strained public trust. An anti-corruption group disowned a petition against Kyari.

NNPCL named Olufemi Lijadu as interim spokesperson. Analysts link Soneye’s exit to internal restructuring, with NNPCL planning a new board by Q3 2025. Soneye’s resignation drew mixed reactions, with some praising his media engagement.