FCC committee advocates fairness, inclusiveness in public service

The Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, has reiterated the need for fairness, inclusiveness and balanced representation in Nigeria’s public service system.

The committee, chaired by Hon. Peter Eze, stated this during an interactive session with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, SURCON, and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, NITT, held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The meeting formed part of the committee’s oversight activities aimed at assessing compliance with the Federal Character Principle among government institutions and agencies.

Speaking during the session, Hon. Eze said the committee remained committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable representation across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs.

According to him, the engagement was necessary to strengthen adherence to constitutional provisions guiding federal character, especially in appointments, recruitment, staff development, and distribution of opportunities in public institutions.

He stressed the importance of collaboration between the FCC and regulatory agencies in promoting national cohesion and administrative fairness.

The SURCON delegation was led by the Surveyor-General and Registrar, Surveyor Olugbemiro Kunle, while Dr. Bayero Salih Farah headed the delegation from NITT.

During the discussions, participants examined issues relating to institutional efficiency, compliance mechanisms, inter-agency cooperation, and ways of improving communication among government agencies.

The leadership of SURCON and NITT also reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism, accountability, and compliance with government regulations guiding public service administration.

The committee further stated that stronger oversight and institutional cooperation remain necessary for effective service delivery and improved implementation of federal character principles across sectors.

Members of the committee present at the session included Hon. Halima Ahmadu Jabiru, Hon. Eludayo Eluyemi, Rt. Hon. Victor Sabor Edoror, Hon. Engr. Modu Mustapha, and Hon. Sani General Garba.