Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commended the quality of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, Commissioners appointed from the South-East by President Bola Tinubu.
This is even as Otti pledged his administration’s readiness to offer institutional and moral support to the appointees whenever necessary to ensure their success, describing the FCC as a vital institution designed to ensure fairness and balance in Nigeria’s governance structure.
This was made known in a message signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma.
DAILY POST reported that Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had named 36 Commissioners across the federation.
Governor Otti singled out Hon. Obinna Oriaku (Abia), Mr. Peter Eze (Enugu), Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso (Imo), Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria (Anambra), and Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka (Ebonyi), all from the Southeast, expressing hope in their ability to deliver on the mandate.
The FCC was established to promote fairness, equity, and balanced representation in the distribution of public offices and socio-economic opportunities across Nigeria’s federating units, plays a crucial role in national unity.
Reacting to the development, the Governor said, “Since the Commission’s establishment, its core duty has been to implement and enforce the Federal Character Principle in order to guarantee equity in the distribution of public offices and socio-economic opportunities among our federating units.
“The FCC must remain a bulwark against marginalization and must operate as a stabilising force for our democracy. I urge you all, particularly those from our region, to uphold these ideals.”
He urged the newly appointed commissioners from the south east to approach their duties with patriotism, integrity, and a deep sense of responsibility to the Nigerian people, stressing that their decisions will shape national unity and development.
On her part, Dr. Mrs. Oby Promise Ajih, All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate for Udenu/Igbo Eze North Federal Constituency in the 2023/2024 rerun election, commended President Tinubu for recognising Eze’s capacity.
She expressed confidence that Eze will serve with integrity and vision.
Meanwhile, the National Conscience Alliance (NCA), in a statement jointly signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Nuhu Abubakar, and Secretary General, Arc. Anayo Sixtus, hailed the appointment as a reflection of Tinubu’s responsiveness to calls for greater youth representation in national governance.
“President Tinubu has once again demonstrated his love and trust for the youth by appointing individuals of capacity to sensitive positions. Peter Eze’s antecedents speak volumes from his track record in driving organisational growth to his advocacy for sustainable development, he represents the very best of Enugu State,” the NCA stated.
Also, the National Director of the Youth and Student Council of the APC and Chairman of the South-East Youth Stakeholders Forum, Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, expressed “deep gratitude” to President Tinubu for appointing a youth of proven capacity to a sensitive national role.
“This appointment is a validation of President Tinubu’s promise to run a youth-inclusive government that rewards merit and competence. Peter Eze embodies those values,” Onyirimba said.
FCC: Otti, South-East leaders delighted with quality of Tinubu’s appointees
