Omidiran, 37 Others Cleared As Character Commission’s Chairman, Commissioners

The Senate has confirmed a former federal lawmaker, Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, as the executive chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

It also approved 37 commissioners representing the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the commission.

The confirmation followed the adoption of the screening report presented by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
He stated that all nominees had submitted the required documents and undergone a thorough screening, with no criminal petitions recorded against them.

A two-term member of the House of Representatives, Omidiran is widely respected for her community-focused legislative record, women’s empowerment initiatives and strong advocacy for equity in governance.

Her appointment after swearing in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to inject renewed discipline, transparency, and reform-oriented leadership into the Commission.

Among the commissioners confirmed by the Senate are Peter Ogbonna Eze representing Enugu State, AbdulWasiu Kayode Bawa-Allah representing Lagos State while Mohammed Musa remains as Secretary of the FCC.

Others are Obinna Oriaku (Abia), Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi), Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun), Bema Olvadi Madayi (Adamawa), Dora Ebong (Akwa-Ibom), Nnoli Nkechi Gloria (Anambra), Babangida Adamu Gwana (Bauchi), Sir Tonye Okio (Bayelsa), Aligba Eugene Tarkende (Benue), Engr. Modu Mustapha (Borno).

There are also Dr Stella Odey Ekpo (Cross River), Ederin Lovette Idisi (Delta), Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka (Ebonyi), Hon. 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), Alhaji Isah Jibrin (Niger), Comrade Ajimudu Bola (Ondo), Prince Ayodeji Aleshinloye (Oyo), Hon. Pam Bolman (Plateau), Aaron Chukwuemeka (Rivers), Alhaji Aminu Tambar (Sokoto), Bobboi Bala Kaigama (Taraba), Hon. Jibir Maigari (Yobe), Sani Garba (Zamfara) and Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT).

Presenting the report to the chamber, Senator Onyesoh informed the lawmakers that all nominees had appeared before the committee on November 13, submitting CCB clearances, police reports, DSS vetting documents, and their curriculum vitae.

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved the motion for the Senate to dissolve into the Committee of the Whole for the chamber to consider the nominees.

While supporting the motion, deputy minority leader, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, said:

“I rise to support their nomination. From their résumé, they have held different positions both locally and internationally, and I hereby thank Mr President for finding them worthy for nomination.”

Following the submission, the Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider each nominee.

After a state-by-state review and no objections raised, the Committee of the Whole adopted the report and reverted to plenary.