By Jude Opara, Abuja
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has stressed the importance of digital innovation and inter-agency collaboration in ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance across Nigeria’s public institutions.
Omidiran stated this on Thursday when she hosted the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
In a statement made available to newsmen, Special Assistant Media and Publicity, Office of the Executive Chairman, FCC, Samuel Ahmadu said Executive Chairman reaffirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote equity and balanced representation across Nigeria’s public sector.
She further stressed that the adoption of technology-driven systems would enhance compliance monitoring and institutional efficiency.
“The Federal Character Commission supervises and monitors over 700 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies nationwide. Strategic collaboration with technology agencies like NITDA will strengthen data-driven governance and transparency,” she said.
According to Omidiran, integrating digital solutions into public administration would support fair representation, improve oversight mechanisms, and reinforce national cohesion.
“Technology remains a critical enabler in advancing inclusive governance and ensuring that opportunities within public service reflect Nigeria’s diversity,” she added.
Responding, the NITDA DG, Kashifu Abdullahi lauded the new leadership of the FCC for the steps taken so far in rebranding the agency and emphasised the role of digital transformation in modern governance.
Abdullahi added that aligning regulatory frameworks with emerging technologies would improve efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“Our visit is to congratulate the new executive chairman and also strengthen collaboration with the Commission and explore how innovation and digital infrastructure can support its constitutional responsibilities more effectively.
“NITDA remains committed to supporting institutions that promote transparency, efficiency, and national development through responsible technology adoption,” he concluded.
