Senate, through its Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, has said that the
Federal Character Commission, FCC plays a crucial role in promoting fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in federal appointments and the distribution of national resources.
Speaking to journalists after the screening of 38 nominees into the FCC by President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of the committee, Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh (Rivers East), reiterated the commitment of the upper legislative chamber to upholding those values in the country.
Those screened was Hon. (Mrs.) Ayo Hulayat Omidiran from Osun State as Chairman of the Commission, alongside 37 others representing various states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT as commissioners.
Senator Onyesoh described the exercise as successful, noting that the committee’s report will be presented to the Senate for consideration and confirmation of the nominees in coming days.
“The committee has diligently carried out its mandate and will submit its report to the Senate for further legislative action,” he stated.
Special Adviser to the chairman on Publicity and Communications, Peter Oriri, recalled in a statement that President Tinubu’s letter of request to screen and confirm the nominees was read during the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
“In line with the Senate’s procedures, the committee conducted a thorough due diligence process on all nominees. This included security clearances, such as Police fingerprint reports, and verification of asset declarations with the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB.
“The committee also carefully assessed their readiness and competency to uphold the principles of the federal character as enshrined in the 1999 constitution as amended,” he stated.
The committee’s report is expected to be submitted to the Senate in the coming days for final confirmation of the nominees’ appointments.
