Shettima, First Lady, SGF, Speaker hail Omidiran’s reforms at FCC
•Character commission launches digital website The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has launched a new website and integrated digital platform. The commission said the initiative is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability,
•Character commission launches digital website
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has launched a new website and integrated digital platform.
The commission said the initiative is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and compliance monitoring across more than 700 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The high-level event, held yesterday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, comes less than 100 days into the tenure of the fifth commission.
It attracted an array of distinguished dignitaries from across the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, as well as key government institutions.
The event also reflected the national significance of the Commission’s digital transformation drive.
FCC’s Executive Chairman 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 modernisation of the Federal Character Commission’s communication and service delivery framework,” she 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 prioritises digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive governance as pillars of national development.”
Also, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of Deputy Senate President, Hajiya Laila Barau Jibril, emphasised 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,” Mrs. Tinubu 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.”
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was represented by Mallam Sadiq Wanka, applauded the FCC’s leadership 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.”
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, unveiled the FCC website and digital platform on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while also reinforcing its strategic governance value.
“The deployment of this website is a strategic step towards 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.”
House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who was represented by Idris Wase, who doubles as the Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Character, lauded the FCC’s leadership for driving institutional reforms through digital innovation.
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“The House of Representatives recognises this initiative as a critical step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in public service,” 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.”
Dignitaries at the event included heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and representatives of critical national institutions, such as 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, and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Other attendees were 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, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as well as vice chancellors of the University of Ilorin and the University of Abuja, among other key stakeholders.
