The Senate confirms former federal lawmaker Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), along with 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the FCT. Mediaplusng.com reports that the confirmation follows the adoption of the screening report presented by Senator Allwell Onyesoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
According to the committee report, all nominees pass security checks, and no criminal petitions are recorded against them. Based on a unanimous voice vote, the Senate approves Hon. Omidiran and all 37 commissioners. Mediaplusng.com notes that the confirmation strengthens the FCC’s leadership structure and sets the stage for improved federal representation and equity across government institutions.
The confirmed commissioners include Obinna Oriaku (Abia), Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun), Bema Olvadi Madayi (Adamawa), Dora Ebong (Akwa Ibom), Nnoli Nkechi Gloria (Anambra), Babangida Adamu Gwana (Bauchi), Sir Tonye Okio (Bayelsa), Aligba Eugene Tarkende (Benue), Engr. Modu Mustapha (Borno), Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo (Cross River), Ederin Lovette Idisi (Delta), Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka (Ebonyi), Hon. Victor Sabor Edoror (Edo), Hon. Sola Fokanle (Ekiti), Ibrahim Baba Mairiga (Gombe), Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso (Imo), Ruth Jumai Ango (Kaduna), Muhammad Awwal Nayya (Kano), Hon. Anas Isah (Katsina), Bello Idris Eneye (Kogi), Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi (Kwara), Alh. Isah Jibrin (Niger), Comrade Ajimudu Bola (Ondo), Prince Ayodeji Aleshinloye (Oyo), Hon. Pam Bolman (Plateau), Aaron Chukwuemeka (Rivers), Alh. Aminu Tambar (Sokoto), Bobboi Bala Kaigama (Taraba), Hon. Jibir Maigari (Yobe), Sani Garba (Zamfara), and Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT).
Their confirmation is expected to boost national inclusion, fair representation, and balanced opportunities across federal institutions.
