BREAKING: President Tinubu Reappoints FCC Chairman, Appoints 31 Commissioners Including Orji Kalu’s Aide, Peter Eze, and Former Abia Finance Commissioner, Obinna Oriaku

BREAKING: President Tinubu Reappoints FCC Chairman, Appoints 31 Commissioners Including Orji Kalu’s Aide, Peter Eze, and Former Abia Finance Commissioner, Obinna Oriaku



President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term.


In addition, the President confirmed the appointment of Mohammed Musa as Secretary of the Commission and retained Kayode Oladele from Ogun State as a Commissioner. The tenure of Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), and Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun) has also been renewed.


As part of a major restructuring move, President Tinubu appointed 31 new commissioners to the FCC. The list includes notable figures such as 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.


Other appointees 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)


Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT)


According to the Presidency, the appointments are intended to strengthen the Commission’s capacity to uphold its constitutional mandate of promoting fairness, equity, and national unity within Nigeria’s public service.

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