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Hon. Omidiran Hosts NITDA DG, Champions Technology-Driven Compliance with Federal Character Principles
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has reiterated the importance of digital innovation and inter-agency collaboration in strengthening transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance across Nigeria’s public institutions.
In a statement issued by the SA Media and Publicity, Office of the Executive Chairman, Federal Character CommissionSamuel Ahmadu revealed that the FCC boss stated this while receiving the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Addressing the delegation, Omidiran reaffirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote equity and balanced representation across Nigeria’s public sector, noting that the adoption of technology-driven systems would enhance compliance monitoring and institutional efficiency.
“The Federal Character Commission supervises and monitors over 700 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies nationwide. Strategic collaboration with technology agencies like NITDA will strengthen data-driven governance and transparency,” she said.
She added that integrating digital solutions into public administration would support fair representation, improve oversight mechanisms, and reinforce national cohesion.
“Technology remains a critical enabler in advancing inclusive governance and ensuring that opportunities within public service reflect Nigeria’s diversity,” Omidiran noted.
In his remarks, NITDA DG Abdullahi commended the new leadership of the FCC and emphasised the role of digital transformation in modern governance.
Abdullahi further stressed that aligning regulatory frameworks with emerging technologies would improve efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
“Our visit is to congratulate the new executive chairman and also strengthen collaboration with the Commission and explore how innovation and digital infrastructure can support its constitutional responsibilities more effectively,” he said.
“NITDA remains committed to supporting institutions that promote transparency, efficiency, and national development through responsible technology adoption,” Abdullahi concluded.
Health
NHIA Appoints Theophilus Egwudah as Plateau State Coordinator
Joel Ajayi
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has appointed Comrade Theophilus Egwudah Ife as its new Plateau State Coordinator, with effect from January 29, 2026.
The appointment was approved by the Director General of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, in recognition of Egwudah’s long-standing service, professionalism and contributions to Nigeria’s health insurance system.
Egwudah, who currently holds the rank of Deputy Director (Programme) at the Federal Capital Territory State Office of the Authority, brings over two decades of experience in health insurance administration, stakeholder engagement and programme coordination to his new role.
Born on March 18, 1973, in Ineme-Ibaji River Line area of Ibaji Local Government Area, present-day Kogi State, Egwudah began his early education in Ottah Ibaji before completing secondary school at St. Peter’s College, Idah. He later gained admission into the University of Jos, Plateau State, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Planning.
He joined the NHIA in 2001 as a fresh graduate and has since served in several departments and state offices. Notably, he played a key role in coordinating the Urban Self-Employed User Group Pilot Social Health Insurance Programme in Aba, Abia State, beginning in 2003, including the Ariaria Market survey. Colleagues and enrollees across the public and organised private sectors have commended his commitment to sensitisation, enrolment advocacy and resolution of healthcare service complaints.
Egwudah also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Studies from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, and is a Chartered member of ANAN. He previously emerged as the unanimous Vice Chairman of the NHIA branch of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria.
Reacting to his appointment, Egwudah expressed appreciation to the Director General and management of the Authority for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to deepen access to quality healthcare services and strengthen enrolment across Plateau State.
He is married to Queen Ojochenemi Egwudah.
The NHIA management said the appointment is expected to further enhance the implementation of health insurance programmes in Plateau State, in line with the Authority’s mandate to achieve universal health coverage nationwide.
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