{
  "id": 13595783,
  "title": "Femi Soneye: The Quiet Force Making a Difference in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/femi-soneye-the-quiet-force-making-a-difference-in-nigerias-oil-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:38:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/11/femi-soneye-the-quiet-force-making-a-difference-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-industry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Femi Soneye, a name that rarely graces the headlines, has quietly shaped Nigeria's oil and gas sector for the past 20 months. As Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Limited, he guided the national oil company's public relations during a period of intense scrutiny. Soneye's background in journalism spans three continents, having worked in Nigeria, Australia, and the United States before entering Nigerian public relations. His expertise gained recognition in 2025 when he was awarded Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, surpassing professionals from Shell, NIMASA, and the Nigeria Police Force.\n\nSoneye's influence transcends Nigeria's borders, as he is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists in the United States, as well as the Nigerian Union of Journalists. Colleagues attribute his methodical approach to 'Omoluabi,' a Yoruba principle emphasizing integrity and good character, and his calm demeanor stemming from his Ijebu Igbo heritage. His resignation from NNPC in June 2025, after 20 months in the role, underscores his commitment to journalism and family, rather than extending a powerful state appointment. Soneye's decision to leave exemplifies his belief in the value of measured timing and restraint in communication, setting him apart from many in his field.",
  "summary": "Femi Soneye’s name rarely makes headlines. Yet, for 20 months, he controlled how Nigeria’s national oil company explained itself to the public, serving as Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC",
  "key_points": [
    "Femi Soneye quietly influences Nigeria's oil and gas sector for 20 months.",
    "Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Limited during intense scrutiny.",
    "Recognized as Spokesperson of the Year in 2025, surpassing industry peers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}