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Tinubu Reshuffles Federal Character Commission, Confirms Dankaka and Musa in Top Roles

ABUJA — In a major reshuffle of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), President Bola Tinubu has confirmed Dr Muheeba Dankaka for another five-year term as Executive Chairman, ensuring continuity in the Commission’s leadership. Mohammed Musa will continue as Secretary, while Kayode Oladele, a former federal lawmaker from Ogun State who briefly served as acting chairman in 2024, retains his role as commissioner.

Alongside the reappointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni (Jigawa), Abubakar Atiku Bunu (Kebbi) and Eludayo Eluyemi (Osun) for second terms, the President unveiled a new slate of commissioners representing all states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The list of fresh appointees includes Hon. Obina Oriaku (Abia), 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), Peter Eze (Enugu), Ibrahim Baba Mairiga (Gombe) and Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso (Imo).

Also appointed are 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) and Solomon Ayuba Dagami (FCT).

The appointments mark the President’s latest move to strengthen the FCC’s mandate in promoting equity and fair representation across Nigeria’s public service.

By Haruna Yakubu Haruna