NNPCL’s Olufemi Soneye wins 2025 NIPR Spokesperson of the Year Award

Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has won the 2025 Spokesperson of the Year of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

Soneye known for his midas touch and unique style in Public Relations management, triumphed over other top contenders including Shell’s Igo Weli, NIMASA’s Osagie Edward, Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and Sifax Group’s Olumuyiwa Akande.

Soneye’s victory followed his win in the Distinguished Spokesperson (Oil and Gas) category, which showcased his continuing winning streak from 2024.

Commended for his strategic communication, crisis management skills, and public influence, Soneye was recognized by the NIPR adjudication panel as a “diligent strategist.”

The Award was presented to Soneye by Hon. Joshua Audu Gana, who is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Power.

In his acceptance speech, Soneye credited the NNPCL team for the achievement, saying the award reflects their collective dedication.

Presenting him with the Award plaque at the National Spokespersons Award 2025, chairman of the event, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Power, Hon. Gana, said the institute would celebrate Soneye throughout 2025 as the current NIPR spokesperson Award winner.

While handing over the plague to Soneye, Gana said; “On behalf of the NIPR Award Night 2025, I have the honour and privilege to present the Spokesperson of the Year 2025 to you, congratulations”.