The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as its new Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications. The decision signals a renewed push by the anti-corruption agency to reinforce its institutional coordination, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen public engagement.
Notably, this is the first time the Commission has officially embedded Strategy within a Resident Consultant role, reflecting a deliberate shift toward more structured, impact-focused governance. By integrating strategic planning directly into its advisory framework, the ICPC aims to sharpen its preventive mechanisms and ensure its actions remain aligned with its legal mandate.
Mrs. Okesanjo brings more than 16 years of diverse experience spanning both the private and public sectors. She began her professional journey in Nigeria’s banking industry with Ecobank Nigeria, where she gained foundational experience in financial operations and corporate systems. Her career later transitioned into public service, where she contributed to the work of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
In 2018, she exited the civil service to establish Woodford Consulting Company, a firm through which she has led strategic advisory and implementation projects across multiple sectors. Through her consultancy, she has provided high-level guidance on governance reform, policy execution, and institutional strengthening.
Within her new role at ICPC, Mrs. Okesanjo will oversee two core functions that the Commission considers vital to its effectiveness.
The first is Strategy. In this capacity, she will help ensure that the Commission’s programs, initiatives, and interventions are intentional, cohesive, and aligned with its statutory responsibilities. By embedding structured strategic planning into daily operations, the Commission hopes to eliminate fragmentation, enhance coordination across departments, and ensure that its anti corruption efforts deliver measurable outcomes.
The second focus area is Communications. Beyond implementing policies and enforcement measures, the Commission recognizes the importance of public trust in sustaining anti-corruption efforts. Mrs. Okesanjo is expected to help articulate the Commission’s goals, actions, and results in a clear and responsible manner. Effective communication, the Commission believes, is essential for transparency, stakeholder confidence, and sustained citizen engagement.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Okesanjo has worked closely with senior leadership at various levels of government. Her advisory experience includes engagements with the Presidency, federal ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as collaborations with international organizations. Much of her work has centered on strengthening governance systems, improving policy implementation frameworks, and supporting institutional reforms.
The ICPC’s leadership views this appointment as part of a broader effort to modernize its internal systems and enhance long-term impact. By formally integrating strategy into its operational structure, the Commission aims to deepen internal coherence, reinforce preventive approaches to corruption, and ensure that its interventions yield sustainable results.
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of corruption and institutional inefficiencies, the Commission’s move reflects an understanding that enforcement alone is not enough. Strategic alignment, effective communication, and consistent engagement with stakeholders are increasingly seen as essential pillars of successful anti-corruption efforts.
With the appointment taking immediate effect, expectations are high that Mrs. Okesanjo’s expertise will contribute to a more streamlined and forward-looking ICPC. Observers note that strengthening institutional strategy and public communication could significantly enhance the Commission’s credibility and overall effectiveness in the fight against corruption.
The ICPC maintains that this development underscores its commitment to transparency, accountability, and improved governance outcomes. By combining strategy with communications under a single advisory portfolio, the Commission is positioning itself to operate with greater clarity of purpose and stronger public connection in the years ahead.
