Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed John Odey as its new spokesperson.

The appointment was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Operations, Clifford Oparaodu, who said Mr Odey will also head the commission's newly created Media and Public Communications Unit under the Office of the chairman.

"The commission anticipates that Mr Odey's extensive expertise in communication will strengthen ICPC's public engagement, enhance media relations, and support ongoing efforts to deepen transparency and public awareness of its anti-corruption mandate," the statement said.

Mr Odey, a deputy director at ICPC, rose to become an editor before moving into broa...