JUST IN: President Tinubu Appoints New Executive Chairman and Commissioners for Federal Character Commission (Full List)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). She replaces Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marked by controversy.

In addition to Omidiran’s appointment, President Tinubu named Mohammed Musa as the new Secretary of the Commission. Kayode Oladele from Ogun State, who previously served as the FCC’s acting chairman and was appointed commissioner by President Tinubu in 2024, has been retained.

The President also renewed the appointments of several commissioners for a second term, including Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun), and Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla (Lagos).

Newly appointed commissioners represent a broad spectrum of Nigerian states, reflecting the commission’s federal character mandate. The new commissioners are:

* Hon. Obina Oriaku (Abia)

* Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi (Adamawa)

* Obongawan Dora Ebong (Akwa Ibom)

* Hon. 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. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror (Edo)

* Hon. Sola Fokanle (Ekiti)

* Peter Eze (Enugu)

* 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 Abas Aleshinloye (Oyo)

* Hon. Pam Bolman (Plateau)

* Aaron Chukwuemeka (Rivers)

* Alh. Aminu Tambar (Sokoto)

* Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama (Taraba)

* Hon. Jibir Maigari (Yobe)

* Sani Garba (Zamfara)

* Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT)

The Federal Character Commission plays a critical role in ensuring equitable representation of Nigeria’s diverse groups in government appointments and public service.

This announcement was made official by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.