Hon Edirin Idisi Reaffirms FCC Commitment to Equity, Fairness, and National Balance
By Raphael Ekpang
Hon. (Chief) Edirin Idisi, a commissioner representing Delta State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national balance. He made this statement at a book launch in Abuja on January 31, 2026, where he represented the Governor of Delta State
Adisi noted that the recent swearing-in of new FCC commissioners reflects the Federal Government’s confidence in them and underscores the importance of their mandate. He cited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s charge to the Commission to serve as the nation’s conscience, ensuring equitable distribution of assets, employment opportunities, resources, and infrastructure across the six geopolitical zones.
The commissioner emphasized that the Commission’s responsibility extends beyond the federal level to states and local governments, with a focus on upholding equity, fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness. He stated that the goal is to empower the people, restore trust in public institutions, and reflect the spirit of unity and justice in the Federal Character principle.
Recall that the FCC, established under the 1999 Constitution, aims to promote fairness in public service appointments and equitable distribution of socio-economic amenities and infrastructure. The Commission’s chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, has pledged to pursue institutional reforms and move against job racketeering to restore fairness and equity.
Hon Idisi spoke on the flip side of a book launch on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Abuja where he represented the governor of Delta state.
“This responsibility is not limited to the federal level alone,” he said. “It extends to the states and down to the local government level.”
He emphasized that the Commission has been tasked with upholding equity, fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness, guided by the principle of uberrimae fidei—utmost good faith.
“The goal is to ensure that our people are empowered, trust is restored in public institutions, and the Federal Character principle truly reflects the spirit of unity and justice for which it was established,” he added.
Core Reporters report that the Delta state representative to the FCC concluded by reaffirming the Commission’s resolve to serve the nation meritoriously and conscientiously, in line with the President’s vision for a fair and balanced Nigeria.
Recall that President Tinubu inaugurated the 37 FCC committee members and its chairman Hulayat Omidiran, a former lawmaker, on January 22, 2026.
