Tinubu Reappoints FCC Chairman, Names 31 Commissioners Including Obinna Oriaku, Orji Kalu’s Aide Peter Eze

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh leadership shake-up at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reappointing Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman for a second five-year term.

In the announcement released by the Presidency, Tinubu also confirmed the appointment of Mohammed Musa as Secretary of the Commission, while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun State as a Commissioner.

The terms of Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), and Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun) were similarly renewed.

As part of the overhaul, 31 new commissioners have been appointed to represent various states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The list features prominent names, including Hon. Obinna Oriaku from Abia State, a former Commissioner for Finance, and Peter Eze from Enugu State, an aide to former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

Others appointed are Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi (Adamawa), Obongawan Dora Ebong (Akwa Ibom), Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria (Anambra), Babangida Adamu Gwana (Bauchi), Sir Tonye Okio (Bayelsa), Aligba Eugene Tarkende (Benue), Engr. Modu Mustapha (Borno), Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo (Cross River), Ederin Lovette Idisi (Delta), Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka (Ebonyi), Hon. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror (Edo), Hon. Sola Fokanle (Ekiti), Ibrahim Baba Mairiga (Gombe), Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso (Imo), Ruth Jumai Ango (Kaduna), Muhammad Awwal Nayya (Kano), Hon. Anas Isah (Katsina), Bello Idris Eneye (Kogi), Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi (Kwara), Alh. Isah Jibrin (Niger), Comrade Ajimudu Bola (Ondo), Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye (Oyo), Hon. Pam Bolman (Plateau), Aaron Chukwuemeka (Rivers), Alh. Aminu Tambar (Sokoto), Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama (Taraba), Hon. Jibir Maigari (Yobe), Sani Garba (Zamfara), and Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT).

According to the Presidency, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen the FCC and enable it to fulfill its constitutional mandate of promoting fairness, equity, and unity in Nigeria’s public service.