Senate confirms Ayo Omidiran as FCC Chairman, clears 37 Commissioners …Akpabio hails Onyesoh’s outstanding leadership in screening process

The Senate has confirmed Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 Commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in a major step toward revitalising the agency responsible for equitable representation in federal appointments.   The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh (Rivers East), which screened all nominees on November 13.   Presenting the report, Senator Onyesoh said every nominee appeared before the…

Nigeria @63: Senator Onyesoh calls for unity in Diversity

The Senator,representing Rivers East Senatorial District at the 10th National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, DSSRS, JP has congratulated the people of Rivers East and other Nigerians as the country commemorates its 63rd year of independence. In a press statement signed by his Media Officer, Oriri Peter, Senator Onyesoh emphasized the importance of unity as a beacon of hope for our nation. While acknowledging the challenges faced over the years, including insecurity, the Senator who chairs the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs reassured Nigerians, especially…