Tinubu Names Omidiran Federal Character Commission Chairman, Lists Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission.

She succeeds Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was dogged by controversy.

President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner.

Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. He served as the Commission’s acting chairman.

The President renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and Eludayo Eluyemi, who represent Jigawa, Kebbi, and Osun States, for a second term. The President also reappointed Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla, the commissioner from Lagos State.

The newly appointed Commissioners are:
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
Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso, Imo
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
Solomon Ayuba Dagami, FCT

Credit: Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) – August 11, 2025.