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VP, First Lady, SGF, Speaker Applaud Omidiran’s Reforms at FCC, Unveil New Digital Website

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7 months ago

April 28, 2026

Joel Ajayi
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has officially launched a new website and integrated digital platform in a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and compliance monitoring across more than 700 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

The high-level event, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall, Abuja comes less than 100 days into the tenure of the Fifth Commission and attracted an array of distinguished dignitaries from across the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, as well as key government institutions, reflecting the national significance of the Commission’s digital transformation drive.

In her welcome address, the Executive Chairman of the FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, described the launch as a defining moment in the Commission’s reform journey and a strategic alignment with global standards of public sector governance.

“We are gathered here not only to unveil a digital platform, but to witness a decisive step forward in the modernization of the Federal Character Commission’s communication and service delivery framework,” Hon. Omidiran said.

“The new official website provides a unified, accessible, and user-friendly platform through which the public can engage more effectively with the Commission, while enhancing visibility and operational efficiency. This initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive governance as pillars of national development.”

Also speaking, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Hajiya Laila Barau Jibril, the wife of Deputy Senate President, emphasized the broader national significance of the initiative.
“This platform is a bold statement of purpose, demonstrating that our institutions are ready to meet the demands of a modern, digital society,” Hajiya Jubril said.

“Beyond technology, it represents a bridge between government and citizens, promoting inclusion, strengthening trust, and ensuring that every Nigerian can access information and opportunities without barriers.”

Delivering remarks on behalf of the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, represented by Mallam Sadiq Wanka, commended the leadership of the Commission for embracing innovation as a tool for national cohesion and institutional efficiency.

“This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology to strengthen governance systems, promote fairness, and ensure that opportunities are equitably distributed across the federation.”

In his dual role at the event, Secretary of Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, formally unveiled the FCC website and digital platform on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while also reinforced its strategic governance value.

“The deployment of this website is a strategic step toward strengthening institutional performance and deepening accountability across government processes,” he said.

“It will enhance transparency, improve access to critical information, and support the Commission in delivering on its mandate of fairness and equitable representation nationwide.”

Representing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Idris Wase, who doubles as chairman of Federal Character Committee, delivered goodwill remarks, lauding the FCC’s leadership for driving institutional reforms through digital innovation.

“The House of Representatives recognises this initiative as a critical step toward strengthening transparency and accountability in public service,” Hon. Wase said.

“Digital platforms such as this will not only enhance oversight and compliance but also promote equitable access to opportunities, which lies at the heart of the Federal Character principle.
“We commend the leadership of the Commission for aligning its operations with global best practices and for demonstrating that governance can be both inclusive and technology-driven.”

Among the high-powered dignitaries in attendance were heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies and representatives of critical national institutions including the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Office of the Statistician-General of the Federation, the National Hospital Abuja, the Department of State Services (DSS).

Others from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), led by its Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as well as Vice Chancellors of the University of Ilorin and the University of Abuja, among other key stakeholders.

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Yagba Rallies for Abejide, Tinubu, Ododo as Support Group Inaugurated in Mopa

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8 hours ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

By Stephen Adeleye

Mopa (Kogi), Nov. 14, 2026 – Stakeholders from across Yagba Federal Constituency on Saturday converged on Cruise Memorial College, Mopa, in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, for the inauguration of the Elder Leke Abejide Support Group.

Elder Leke Abejide, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, which comprises Mopamuro, Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas. He is seeking re-election for a third term in the 2027 general elections.

Before the inauguration, members of the group had earlier embarked on a road walk across major streets and towns in Mopamuro LGA in solidarity with the lawmaker and to canvass support for his third term bid, as well as for the second term re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

The road walk, which attracted a massive turnout of supporters, party loyalists and residents, moved through Mopa town and other communities, with participants chanting solidarity songs and displaying banners in support of the three candidates.

The inauguration was organised by supporters of the lawmaker to mobilise grassroots support for what they described as a triple mandate: the re-election of Abejide, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the re-election of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

In his address, the Director General of the group, Chief Olorunsola Charles Yomi, said the group was formed by men and women who believe in Abejide’s leadership, transparency and performance.

He said the support group, and not the lawmaker himself, convened the inauguration to show solidarity and love for their principal, adding that Abejide would soon commence his own campaign.

Yomi disclosed that five persons had been selected in each ward across the three local government areas as ward executives of the group to coordinate mobilisation ahead of the elections.

Also speaking, the Secretary of the group, Hon. Adebayo Toba Emmanuel, popularly known as Belusi, said members came together under one umbrella, pooling their resources to canvass support for the three candidates.

Belusi, a former Special Assistant on Urban and Regional and Project Monitoring to Kogi Governor, said five canvassers and coordinators were drawn from each local government and integrated at the inauguration, and would be given stipends to work for the election.

He said the people of Yagba were encouraged by the ongoing road construction and improved security in the area, noting that residents could now sleep better and gather freely, unlike in the past when insecurity made such gatherings difficult.

He added that Abejide’s empowerment programmes had touched many lives, with another phase of empowerment scheduled for Dec. 26.

In her remarks, the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kogi State, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan, said Abejide deserved re-election because he had empowered youths, women and vulnerable widows over the past eight to 10 years.

Amupitan said women, who constitute the majority of voters, would be mobilised from house to house and ward to ward to vote for Abejide, Ododo and Tinubu, stressing that the constituency did not want to be in opposition.

She said legislative experience matters, noting that a legislator needs time at the national level to navigate the system and attract dividends of democracy to the constituency.

Also speaking, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Dr M.D. Eseyin, corroborated the testimonies on Abejide’s quality representation and urged the people to unite behind him so he could attract more dividends of democracy to the constituency.

In a notable cross-party endorsement, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kogi State, Sunday Maiyaki, said Abejide was enjoying support across party lines because he is a household name in Yagba land and a man of his word.

Maiyaki said Abejide had given N10 million to 74 communities in Yagba land, with a second tranche expected, N100 million to women for empowerment, and had promised N500 million for youth empowerment.

He described Abejide as a talk-and-do person who delivers on his promises, and said the people want him returned to the National Assembly.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Demola Bello commended the people for their massive turnout, including the road walk, and urged them to come out en masse to vote for Abejide and President Tinubu.

He noted that Abejide had done well for the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, particularly in youth empowerment.

The inauguration ended with a charge to the newly inaugurated ward executives to return to their communities and commence mobilisation for the 2027 elections.

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