The need to make the Federal Character Commission a more vibrant organisation was the subject matter of the interactive session between the National Assembly and the Chairman and Commissioners of Federal Character Commission at the Senate building. The Committee
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura representing Zamfara North who chaired the meeting enumerated the importance of interfacing and the need to strengthen the Commission. Kaura said “This interaction is mainly to make Federal Character Commission a very efficient and effective commission. We are ready to help you make the commission more vibrant one as you know the present government is committed and this opportunity is also for us to draw a workplan”. The Acting Chairman of the Commission Dr. Shettima Bukar Abba, while agreeing with the Senator said “There is the need to be empowered to perform our roles effectively. We are looking at some of these laws so we have enough powers to suspend or set aside recruitment that is not in recourse to Federal Character Commission and also to summon CEOs for subverting the roles of Federal Character Commission” Abba said.
The Federal Character Commission has the mandate to ensure fairness and equity in the distribution of post and socio-economic activities to ensure unity in Nigeria.
