Former Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Professor Shuaibu Oba AbdulRaheem, has paid a solidarity visit to the current Executive Chairman, Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, urging her and members of the 5th Commission to sustain efforts towards promoting fairness, equity and accountability in public service.

During the visit, AbdulRaheem commended the current leadership for its determination to tackle job racketeering, corruption and other practices capable of undermining the integrity of recruitment processes across the country.

He encouraged Omidiran and members of the Commission to remain committed to their responsibilities, particularly the protection of the Federal Character Principle and the promotion of fairness and transparency in the distribution of opportunities within public institutions.

“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 was also seen as a demonstration of his continued interest in the growth, relevance and institutional strength of the FCC.

In her response, Omidiran thanked AbdulRaheem for the visit, describing his words of encouragement as a boost to the current leadership and staff.

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,” Omidiran said.

The Executive Chairman further reiterated that the Commission would continue to discharge its statutory responsibilities with fairness, diligence and integrity, ensuring that the Federal Character Principle is upheld in accordance with the law.

She noted that the Commission's efforts are directed towards promoting equitable representation and access to opportunities in the public service while maintaining the importance of merit and due process

The engagement highlighted the importance of institutional continuity, shared experience and collaboration in advancing the mandate of the Federal Character Commission.

Members of staff also expressed appreciation for AbdulRaheem's visit and encouragement, describing the engagement as a morale boost as the Commission continues its work towards promoting national unity, equitable representation and good governance.