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FCC Boss, Hon. Omidiran Pledges to Harness NFF Partnership to Foster National Unity
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Ayo Omidiran, has emphasized the importance of leveraging institutional partnerships to promote inclusiveness, equity, and transparency in governance, particularly in sectors that contribute to national unity, such as football.
Hon. Omidiran made the remarks during a courtesy visit on Thursday, February 5, by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, accompanied by the board and management of the Nigeria Football Federation, at the FCC headquarters in Abuja.
While appreciating the NFF delegation, Hon. Omidiran reaffirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate over Nigeria’s public sector institutions and stressed the need to uphold federal character principles even within sports administration.
“The Federal Character Commission supervises and monitors over 700 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies across the country. Institutions connected to sports administration are not exempt from the principles of equity, fairness, and national balance,” she said, in company of Hon. Halima Ahmadu Jabiru, Commissioner representing Nasarawa State.
“Our collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation will advance our vision of ensuring that opportunities in governance and sports are inclusive, transparent, and representative of Nigeria’s diversity. We will also leverage the unifying power of football to bring Nigerians closer together,” she added.
“Strengthening engagement between regulatory institutions and sporting bodies is key to reinforcing accountability, fairness in appointments, and balanced national representation,” said the former Nigeria Women Football League chairman and Omidiran Babes proprietor.
Earlier, NFF President Gusau, congratulated Omidiran on her appointment, describing her as a pioneer in women’s football administration, having previously served as member of the NFF Executive Committee, and Chairman NFF Women’s Football Development Committee.
“We are here to congratulate Hon. Omidiran on her new appointment and to pay a solidarity visit to her as a long-time, high-ranking member of the Nigerian football family,” Gusau said.
“The Nigeria Football Federation recognises the critical role of the Federal Character Commission in promoting fairness and national unity. We look forward to strengthening collaboration that supports balanced development within our football structures,” he added.
The NFF delegation also had in attendance First Vice President Felix Anyansi-Agwu, Board Member and NLO chairman Hon. Silas Agara, Secretary General Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, Director of Competitions Ms. Ruth David, Director of Finance and Administration Mr. Rajan Zaka, and other NFF staff.
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FCC Strengthens Global Ties with Proposed UAE Digital Investment Deal
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has begun discussions with an international investment delegation on possible collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and improve service delivery.
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, received the delegation led by Mr. Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the FCC Headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Omidiran emphasized that technology is essential to effective governance.
“Strengthening our digital infrastructure will help the Commission improve monitoring, ensure better compliance with the Federal Character principle, and enhance transparency in carrying out our constitutional responsibilities,” she said.
The engagement focused on exploring practical partnership models that could support the Commission’s digital upgrade, institutional efficiency, and improved public service delivery.In his remarks, Mr. Gale commended the Commission’s reform direction.
“Institutions that adopt modern digital systems are better positioned to deliver measurable results. We are encouraged by the Commission’s vision and look forward to exploring areas of sustainable collaboration,” he stated.
The proposed partnership aligns with the Commission’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations, strengthen accountability, and use technology to support fair and equitable representation across the federation.
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