The former Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, formally handed over the affairs of the Commission to the newly appointed Executive Chairman, Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The handover ceremony followed the swearing-in of Hon. Omidiran by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last Thursday. Hon. Oladele had served as Acting Chairman since July 2, 2025, following the exit of the immediate past substantive Executive Chairman, Mrs Muheeba Farida Dankaka.

In her acceptance remarks, Hon. Omidiran expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve and commended Hon. Oladele for his leadership and dedication during his nearly seven-month tenure.

“I accept this responsibility with a profound sense of honour and commitment. I sincerely appreciate Hon. Kayode Oladele for his dedication, stability, and efforts in steering the Commission over the past almost seven months,” she said.

Hon. Omidiran noted that Oladele’s stewardship ensured continuity and institutional balance within the Commission, while also commending the cooperation and professionalism that characterised the transition process.

Assuring commissioners and management staff of an inclusive leadership approach, the new Executive Chairman reaffirmed her commitment to transparency, fairness, and national cohesion in the discharge of the Commission’s constitutional mandate.

“I look forward to working closely with all commissioners and the management team to strengthen the Commission and effectively deliver on our constitutional mandate,” she added.

Following the handover ceremony, the Executive Chairman formally submitted the official handover documents to the Commission’s Verification Committee for review and documentation. She also announced the constitution of various statutory and ad hoc committees aimed at strengthening internal processes and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Federal Character Commission.

The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of the Commission, Mohammed Musa, state commissioners, key stakeholders, and members of the media.