Ife Elegbede

Ife Elegbede is a strategic communications professional and current Communications Lead at Sterling One Foundation. With a career spanning the public, private and development sectors, he has led high-impact campaigns across industries including finance, telecommunications and international development, delivering strong results in media visibility, stakeholder engagement and brand positioning.

He holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, grounding his work in a deep understanding of global affairs, public policy and cultural dynamics. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

At Sterling One Foundation, Ife leads communications for programmes that address critical issues such as education, gender equality, climate action and food security. He directed visibility and media strategy for the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), achieving zero negative sentiment and overwhelming positive media coverage, establishing the summit as a leading platform for impact and sustainability in Africa.

His previous roles include executing corporate and financial communications at Coronation Merchant Bank and serving as a PR consultant for MTN Nigeria under Black House Media, where he led national campaigns and crisis communication efforts. Ife was a part of the three-man team that managed the MTN–GLO interconnect debt issue, steering the crisis response and shaping public messaging during a critical reputational moment.

Ife’s career is defined by his ability to navigate complex industries, develop narratives that resonate and drive communications strategies that align with both social impact and business goals.