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Hon. Ayo Omidiran Confirmed by Senate as FCC Executive Chairman
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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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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