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FCC Boss Promises Improved Staff Welfare, Introduces Whistleblower Lines Against Job Racketeering
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has assured staff of improved welfare and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to transparency, declaring zero tolerance for job racketeering in public service recruitment.
Hon. Omidiran gave the assurance during the Commission’s General Staff Meeting, the first ever to be held, bringing together all employees across all cadres alongside Honourable Commissioners representing various states at the FCC Headquarters, Abuja.
Addressing the gathering, the FCC Chairman stressed that safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s recruitment system remains central to the Commission’s constitutional mandate, warning that individuals involved in illegal recruitment practices would face strict consequences.
“The Federal Character Commission was established to guarantee fairness, equity, and justice in public service recruitment. Anyone involved in job racketeering is undermining the law and betraying the trust of Nigerians,” she said.
To strengthen transparency and accountability, Hon. Omidiran announced the introduction of a whistle-blowing line that will allow both staff and members of the public to confidentially report cases of recruitment racketeering.
“We are introducing a whistle-blowing number through which Nigerians and staff can safely report anyone involved in recruitment racketeering.
The Commission will treat such reports seriously because integrity must remain the foundation of our work,” she added.
The Executive Chairman also reassured staff that improving their welfare remains a key priority of her administration.
“Our staff are the backbone of this Commission. I understand the challenges many of you face, and I want to assure you that your welfare will receive the attention it deserves. A motivated workforce is essential if we must deliver effectively on our national mandate,” she stated.
Hon. Omidiran described the meeting as an important milestone in strengthening communication and trust between management and staff.
“This is the first time in many years that a General Staff Meeting is bringing together everyone, regardless of cadre. It is important that we create platforms where we can listen to one another and move forward together as one Commission.”
Speaking on behalf of staff, the Chairman of the Tripartite Union, Comrade Ameh Benson, commended the Executive Chairman for her commitment to workers’ welfare since assuming office in January 2026.
“Since the Chairman came on board in January, staff members have seen clear signs that their welfare truly matters. Her leadership has brought renewed hope and confidence within the Commission,” he said.
Comrade Benson also highlighted steps already taken by the Commission’s leadership to improve staff development and working conditions, particularly through capacity-building initiatives.
“For the first time in the history of the Commission, staff members have benefited from digital capacity training organised in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency. This training is helping workers acquire the digital skills needed to remain relevant in today’s workplace,” he noted.
He further commended the management for addressing the long-standing water supply challenge within the Commission.
“The provision of a new borehole has solved a problem staff endured for many years. Today, access to running water is no longer a challenge in the Commission.”
The historic meeting concluded with renewed commitment from both management and staff to strengthen the Commission and advance its mandate of fairness, transparency, and national unity in Nigeria’s public service system.
The whistleblower lines introduced by the Commission are: +234 915 763 8393, +234 913 861 0089 Members of the public and staff are encouraged to use the lines to report any suspicious activities related to recruitment processes within the public service.
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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.
The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:
1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,
2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,
3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and
4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.
Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.
The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.
Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.
Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.
He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:
1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State
Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited
Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00
Length: 122 Kilometres
2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States
Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,
Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77
Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)
3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State
Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited
Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90
Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and
4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State
Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited
Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93
Length: 73 Kilometres
All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.
The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.
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