Tinubu Appoints Omidiran as New FCC Chairman, Names Secretary, Commissioners
Admin.12th August 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) with the appointment of Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, as the new Executive Chairman. She takes over from Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marred by controversy.
The President also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s Secretary, while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun State as Commissioner. Oladele, a former federal lawmaker appointed in 2024, had served as Acting Chairman.
In addition, Tinubu renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun), and Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla (Lagos) for a second term.
The newly appointed 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), and Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT).
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy)
August 11, 2025
