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Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi Assumes Office as FCSC Permanent Secretary, Says Commission Will Grow Through Innovation
Joel Ajayi
The Permanent Secretary, Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi, has urged staff to maintain a positive mindset toward the Commission, noting that its challenges are not insurmountable. He also said that staff should not only think outside the box but also think differently to help the Commission overcome its challenges.
The new Permanent Secretary stated this during his first meeting with the Union and the Commission’s staff at FCSC AAPPSCOMMS Building in Abuja.
The Permanent Secretary, who was redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources to the Commission, assumed the role from the former Permanent Secretary, Mr Ndiomu Ebiogeh Philip, who was also posted to the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, He said that wherever staff find themselves, they should make long-lasting, impactful changes, rather than merely adapting to the place.
According to him, as civil servants move from one MDA to another, it was necessary for them to contribute to the development of the organisation they found themselves. The PS, who commended the staff for their dedication despite limited resources, said staff should move beyond being part of the problem to be part of the solution.
The helmsman further noted that problems affecting the Commission are not unique to it, as various MDAs face their own challenges. He told the staff to focus on solutions rather than problems.
He asserts that the Commission should not be a baby seeking sympathy and empathy, but rather an organisation that is highly innovative and an intellectual think tank churning out solutions through intrinsic thinking to change the current narrative within the Commission. He disclosed that the Commission’s leadership has the intellectual capital to turn things around.
Listening earlier to the comments, complaints and challenges from staff and union, the PS said the Commission was one of the 14 Executive body found in the constitution with empowerment mandates to carry out its statutory duties. He said the Commission needs funding to deliver its duties, and staff also need funding to perform. He disclosed that reversing the challenges staff mentioned would be gradually handled within the available resources.
Recognizing the harrowing experiences FCSC Sport Team faced at FEPSGA event in Adamawa State in November, Obi solicited for the cooperation of the union and staff to resolve the situation. He stated that he has taken a mental note of the problem; and FCSC leadership alone cannot find solution to them without the collective support of the staff. He stated that his doors are always open to staff.
He assured staff that their welfare would be paramount, and issues of funding is being handled carefully for it not to be a problem for the Commission activities and staff welfare.
The meeting was attended by senior management staff, including the Director (Finance and Administration)-Mrs. Jumbo Obenachi Renner and Director (Promotion)-Mr. Lawal Dahiru Muhammed.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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