The Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, on Tuesday, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to fairness, inclusivity and excellence in public service delivery, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stressed that effective execution of this constitutional duty requires leadership that embodies fairness, professionalism and integrity.
Oladele disclosed this in Abuja, at a two-day workshop titled “Strengthening Leadership and Management Excellence in the Federal Character Commission in Line with the Renewed Hope Agenda” for the Commission’s directors.
He described the workshop as a defining moment in the Commission’s efforts to reposition itself as a strategic institution at the heart of Nigeria’s unity, equity, and inclusive governance.
Oladele explained that the Commission’s mandate, enshrined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), is to promote, monitor, and enforce equitable distribution of posts, socio-economic amenities and infrastructure among Nigeria’s federating units.
He said: “When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled the Renewed Hope Agenda, he laid out a bold vision of governance anchored on equity, justice, inclusivity, and performance-driven leadership.
“At the very core of this agenda lies a moral and constitutional imperative: to ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, or place of birth, is given a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the governance and development of our great country.
“For us to carry out this sacred responsibility effectively, we must embody
the very principles we advocate; leadership, fairness, efficiency, and professionalism. This workshop is therefore designed to strengthen our internal leadership and management capacity so that we may better serve the nation in this critical era of renewal and reform.”
FCC boss emphasized that leadership and management excellence are crucial to institutional success, noting that both must operate in synergy to achieve results.
He said the Commission faces emerging challenges such as digital transformation, manpower planning, and the need for more transparent recruitment and stronger inter-agency collaboration.
In his remarks, the Secretary to the Commission, Muhammad Musa, described the workshop as “very important and crucial”, noting that it will enhance the leadership and management capacities of directors and senior officials.
He said: “It will increase their performance towards achieving the mandate of the Commission and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. We will continue to ensure fairness and equity in all federal appointments and opportunities so that no state or citizen is left behind.”
Similarly, the Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Chizea Christopher Chukwudi, said the workshop was timely, aimed at strengthening management staff and correcting public misconceptions about the commission.
He said: “The workshop is very apt, particularly coming from a place where the Commission had a negative public perception. It will strengthen staff performance and enhance their roles in promoting fairness and inclusivity.”