Top govt official resigns, as govt names substitute

Secretary to the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mohammed Bello Tukur has resigned from his function after almost eight years.

Appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2017 for a four-year time period, Tukur was reappointed in 2021, which prolonged his tenure by means of to 2025.

However, his reappointment raised issues because it contravened the FCC’s tenet of federal character.

Both Tukur and the FCC Chairman are from the identical geopolitical zone, which fits in opposition to the Commission’s aim of guaranteeing a balanced illustration throughout Nigeria’s zones.

Following his departure, Dr. Chuks Okoli, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs and Communication, has been appointed into the function of Acting Secretary beginning December 16, 2024.

His appointment will stand till a everlasting secretary is discovered.

The FCC stays chargeable for overseeing the distribution of federal positions to make sure equity and fairness throughout the nation.

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