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Hon. Ayo Omidiran Confirmed by Senate as FCC Executive Chairman

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2 days ago

November 28, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Senate on Thursday, November 27, 2025 formally confirmed Honourable Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), following the submission of her nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Her confirmation was part of a broader legislative approval that also included the ratification of 37 commissioners who will serve alongside her on the Commission’s governing board.

Hon. Omidiran’s confirmation came after she successfully completed all statutory vetting processes, including security screening and an appearance before the Senate screening panel on November 13. She now awaits formal inauguration to assume full duties.

Lawmakers across party lines praised her distinguished record, describing her as a leader with the experience, discipline, and strategic depth required to reposition the Commission in line with its constitutional mandate of fairness, equity, and balanced representation across Nigeria’s federating units.

A two-term member of the House of Representatives, Omidiran represented Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State. She previously served on several key House committees, particularly the Committee on Sports. In Nigerian and global sports administration, she has held significant roles, including board membership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chairperson of the NFF Women’s Football Committee, membership of the FIFA Women’s Football Committee, and service as Secretary on the Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

Her political profile also reflects deep grassroots connections and national influence as a South-West leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC), a strong mobilizer within the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), and an advocate for youth empowerment, women’s advancement, and accountable governance.

The Senate also confirmed the following Federal Character Commission Commissioners who will constitute the Commission’s board under her leadership.

The Commissioners include Obinna Oriaku, Olvaldi Madayi, Eunice Thomas, Nnoli Nkechi, Gwana Amadu, Tonye Okio, Aliegba Eugene, Modu Mustapha, Stella Ekpo, Lovette Idisi, Vincent Nduka and, Victor Edoror.

Others are Sola Folanke, Peter Eze, Ibrahim Mairiga, Jerry Alagboso, Lawal Roni, Ruth Ango, Awwal Nayya, Anas Isah, Atiku Bunu, Bello Enaye, Ibrahim Abdulla, Wasiu Kayode.

Halima Ahmadu, Isah Jibrin, Kayode Oladele, Ajimuda Bola, Eludayo Eluyemi, Ayodeji Abas, Pam Botmang, Aaron Chukwu, Aminu Tafida, Bobboi Kaigama, Jibir Maigari, Sani Garba, and Solomon Ayuba completed the list of Commissioners.

With this full Senate approval, Omidiran is set to lead a renewed national effort to uphold equitable distribution of public positions, opportunities, and resources, in alignment with the Commission’s constitutional obligations.

Her confirmation has continued to attract widespread goodwill from political leaders, sports administrators, women’s organizations, professional groups, and community stakeholders across and beyond Osun State.

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Ex-NYSC Spokesperson Advises Corps Members to Uphold Patriotism and Play Active Roles in Developing the Nation

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22 hours ago

November 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Corps Members have been advised to be patriotic towards National building and also use the opportunities of NYSC service year to positively invest in their future.

The immediate past Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC, Chief Eddy Megwa, stated this during his motivational lecture to Corps Members at the Bauchi State Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State.

Addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members, Chief Megwa urged them to serve the nation with loyalty and strong sense of commitment, adding that, no nation grows without the selfless services of her citizens, he therefore urged them to rise up and make the desired change.

The Retired Director, urged the Corps Members to deliberately work towards building a great nation that would compete among the comity of nations, because, “if things are working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures”.

He discouraged the youths from irregular migration, describing it as a suicide mission, because of many risks associated with it, including avoidable deaths, jail terms among others, but equally advised them to follow the official travelling protocol if the need for foreign trip arises.

He also encouraged the Corps Members to strive for excellence in whatever they do, adding that they should leverage on the achievements of their predecessors.

“Do not put your names and your families’ names into disrepute by getting involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities. NYSC is not a safe haven for criminals”, he said.

The former image maker of NYSC described the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC as the panacea to graduate unemployment. He therefore advised the Corps Members to take advantage of the SAED programme by learning skills that would be useful and enable them become entrepreneurs.

He emphasized that the days of white collar jobs are over as the reality of today is self employment which is made possible by embracing Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship training.

The Public Relations guru advised the Corps Members Members to be security conscious as vigilance and self consciousness of their environment are key to personal safety.

Earlier, the NYSC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren appreciated the retired Director for the visit and his words of motivation to both camp officials and Corps Members.

The Coordinator described Chief Megwa as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.

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