The Nigerian Senate on Thursday officially confirmed Mrs. Ayo Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The move completes the appointment of the leadership team tasked with ensuring equitable distribution of federal resources across the country.
The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a detailed screening report by Senator Allwell Onyesoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
Onyesoh informed the Senate that all nominees had submitted the necessary documentation, including certificates of clearance from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), police reports, and vetting reports from the Department of State Services (DSS).
He emphasised that the screening process found no criminal records or pending investigations against any of the nominees.
Speaking during the proceedings, Onyesoh revealed that the nominees appeared before the committee on November 13, where their professional backgrounds, qualifications, and integrity were thoroughly assessed.
Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele moved the motion for the chamber to dissolve into the Committee of the Whole, allowing senators to consider the nominees individually.
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Olalere Oyewumi expressed support for the motion, noting that the nominees brought a wealth of experience from both local and international roles.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for identifying highly qualified individuals for the positions.
After careful consideration, Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nominations to a voice vote.
The senators unanimously approved Mrs. Omidiran as FCC Chairman and confirmed all 37 commissioners without objection.
With these confirmations, the FCC leadership is now fully constituted, strengthening its capacity to monitor and enforce policies aimed at promoting fairness and inclusiveness in the distribution of federal appointments, projects, and resources across Nigeria.
