President Bola Tinubu has removed Dr. Muheeba Dankaka from her role as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), bringing an end to a tenure the presidency described as “dogged by controversy.”
In her place, Tinubu has appointed Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman. Alongside this change, Mohammed Musa has been named the new secretary of the Commission, while Ogun State’s Commissioner, Kayode Oladele, will remain in his position.
The President also renewed the appointments of Jigawa’s Lawal Ya’u Roni, Kebbi’s Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and Osun’s Eludayo Eluyemi. Lagos now has a new representative — Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla.
Other commissioners include 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), and Aligba Eugene Tarkende (Benue).
Also appointed are 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), and Peter Eze (Enugu).
From other states, the new list features 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), and Alh. Isah Jibrin (Niger). Ondo is represented by Comrade Ajimudu Bola.
The rest are 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).
With this sweeping reshuffle, Tinubu has sent a clear signal of change at the FCC, bringing in fresh faces while keeping some experienced hands.
