By Jude Obayi
The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation, Hon. Peter Eze, has pledged firm commitment to the full enforcement of the Federal Character principle, assuring Nigerians that the committee will live up to its constitutional responsibilities with diligence and courage.
Hon. Eze made this declaration on Tuesday during the inaugural meeting of the committee at the FCC Headquarters in Abuja.
The committee is one of the 25 operational committees recently approved at the Commission’s weekly plenary presided over by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, as part of ongoing reforms to reposition the Commission for greater effectiveness.
Addressing members drawn from the six geopolitical zones, Eze emphasized that the committee’s core mandate is to ensure strict compliance with the laws establishing the FCC, particularly in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the supervision of the Federal Ministries of Works, Transport, and Aviation.
He stressed that the Federal Character principle remains a constitutional directive designed to prevent domination of public institutions by any particular region or group.
Quoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who described the Commission as the “conscience of the nation,” Eze said the committee fully understands the weight of that responsibility.
He affirmed that the members are determined to meet the President’s expectations and align their oversight functions with the Renewed Hope Agenda by promoting fairness, equity, and national cohesion.
“The laws establishing the Federal Character Commission are clear,” Eze noted. “Our duty is not merely ceremonial. We are here to ensure full implementation and compliance. Every Nigerian, irrespective of tribe, gender, or region, deserves equal opportunity in public service.”
He further stated that effective enforcement of the Commission’s Act and mandate would strengthen unity, deepen patriotism, and foster a stronger sense of belonging among citizens.
According to him, when fairness and justice are visibly upheld in federal appointments and recruitments, national trust and loyalty naturally grow.
Reaffirming the Executive Chairman’s commitment to revitalizing the Commission, Eze assured that the committee will discharge its duties with transparency, accountability, and unwavering dedication to constitutional order, thereby reinforcing the FCC’s role as a guardian of equity and national balance.
