By Andrew Abah, Abuja
Former Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Professor Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem, has paid a solidarity visit to the current Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, to encourage her and members of the 5th Commission to sustain their efforts towards promoting fairness, equity and accountability in public service.
During the visit, Professor AbdulRaheem commended the current leadership for its determination to tackle job racketeering, corruption and other practices capable of undermining the integrity of recruitment processes in the country.
He encouraged Hon. Omidiran and members of the 5th Commission to remain steadfast in the discharge of their responsibilities, stressing the importance of protecting the Federal Character Principle and ensuring that opportunities in public institutions are administered fairly and transparently.
“I commend the 5th Commission, under the leadership of Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, for its determination to confront job racketeering and corruption. The Commission must remain courageous and committed to its mandate. I encourage the Chairman and her team to continue to do more in the interest of fairness, equity and national unity,” the former Executive Chairman said.
The visit was warmly received by members of staff, who expressed delight at welcoming a former head of the Commission. His presence served as a source of encouragement and demonstrated his continued interest in the growth, relevance and institutional strength of the FCC.
In her response, Hon. Omidiran expressed appreciation to Professor AbdulRaheem for the visit, describing the gesture as a source of encouragement to the current leadership and staff of the Commission.
She reaffirmed the commitment of the 5th Commission to strengthening institutional accountability, tackling job racketeering and promoting transparency in recruitment processes across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“We are honoured to receive Professor Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem, a former Executive Chairman of this Commission. His visit and words of encouragement reinforce our resolve to remain focused on our statutory responsibilities. We will continue to confront job racketeering and corruption while promoting fairness, transparency and accountability in the implementation of the Federal Character Principle,” Hon. Omidiran said.
The Executive Chairman reiterated that the Commission would continue to discharge its statutory responsibilities with fairness, diligence and integrity, while ensuring that the Federal Character Principle is upheld in accordance with the law.
She noted that the Commission’s efforts are aimed at promoting equitable representation and access to opportunities in the public service, while upholding the importance of merit and due process.
The visit underscored the importance of institutional continuity, shared experience and collaboration in advancing the mandate of the Federal Character Commission.
Members of staff expressed appreciation for Professor AbdulRaheem’s visit and words of encouragement, describing the engagement as a morale boost for the Commission as it continues its work to promote national unity, equitable representation and good governance.
