Federal Character Commission Promotes 375 Staff, Elevates Eight to Director

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has announced the promotion of 375 members of staff following a merit-based exercise aimed at rewarding hard work, improving staff morale, and strengthening institutional efficiency.

The commission confirmed that the exercise, which was recently concluded, elevated officers across various cadres, including the promotion of eight Deputy Directors to the rank of Director. With the new appointments, the FCC now has a total of 42 directors.

Acting Executive Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Kayode Oladele, who approved the promotions, said the exercise was conducted with fairness and transparency, stressing that the outcome was based strictly on merit and performance.

“This promotion exercise reflects our unwavering commitment to equity, fairness, and staff welfare,” Oladele said. “It is not merely about filling positions, but about ensuring that hardworking and competent officers are rewarded with career progression that prepares them for greater responsibilities.”

According to the commission, the process involved rigorous assessments, including examinations and performance evaluations, to guarantee credibility and eliminate favoritism.

It explained that the move was part of wider internal reforms to strengthen service delivery and ensure a motivated workforce.

The promotion of additional directors, the FCC noted, will expand its leadership pool and enhance oversight across its departments and zonal offices. Insiders believe that the increased number of directors will boost efficiency and enable the commission to more effectively implement its constitutional mandate of ensuring fairness and balance in the distribution of federal opportunities and resources.

Stakeholders have commended the merit-based approach, describing it as a step that not only raises staff morale but also reinforces public confidence in the commission’s role as the custodian of equity in Nigeria’s public service.

The FCC further assured that it will continue to prioritise staff welfare and invest in capacity-building initiatives to better prepare its workforce for future challenges.

Management also pledged to sustain the principles of transparency and fairness in subsequent promotion exercises.

With this development, the Federal Character Commission appears to be repositioning itself internally while also sending a message to other public institutions that accountability, merit, and fairness remain crucial to building an effective and equitable service system.