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Year: 2026

  • 2027: Our votes are for Tinubu, Mbah, Says Enugu East Senatorial Zone

    2027: Our votes are for Tinubu, Mbah, Says Enugu East Senatorial Zone

     

     

    APC members during Enugu East Mega Rally for President Bola TInubu and Gov. Peter Mbah’s 2027 re-election on Saturday in Enugu

    (Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State)

     

    By Alex Enebeli

    Enugu:  The Enugu East Senatorial Zone on Saturday declared support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Peter Mbah in the 2027 general elections.

    The endorsement was made during the Enugu East Senatorial Zone solidarity rally tagged “Ofu Obi Rally for Tinubu and Mbah”, held at the Okpara Square, Enugu.

    The zone, comprising Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Areas, also donated N300 million to support Mbah’s re-election.

    The motion adopting Tinubu as the preferred presidential candidate for a second term was moved by the senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Sen. Kelvin Chukwu, and seconded by Mr Nnolim Nnaji, member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency.

    Similarly, the motion endorsing Mbah for a second term was moved by Mr Iloabuchi Aniagu, member representing Nkanu West State Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, and seconded by Mr Anthony Mbah, member representing Nkanu East State Constituency.

    Speaking at the rally, former Senate President, Sen. Ken Nnamani, described Mbah as a visionary leader with a strong capacity for implementation.

    Nnamani said transformative leadership and investment in education were critical to development, citing China’s rise as an example of how visionary governance could change the fortunes of a people.

    He commended Mbah’s Smart Green Schools initiative and urged residents to support the governor’s development agenda.

    According to him, Mbah has demonstrated the qualities of a leader with clear vision and the ability to execute policies effectively.

    Also speaking, former Governor of old Anambra State, Sen. Jim Nwobodo, said Mbah deserved another term to consolidate the gains of his administration.

    “We have no other governorship candidate in Nkanuland and Enugu State other than Peter Mbah. He must complete another four years in office,” Nwobodo said.

    The Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said members of the State Executive Council and political appointees remained firmly behind the governor.

    He said the rally represented only a fraction of the support Mbah enjoyed across the state and expressed confidence that Enugu would become one of Nigeria’s leading states under his leadership.

    On behalf of members of the House of Representatives from the zone, Nnaji said the endorsement was based on performance and good governance.

    “We are here not because Peter Mbah is our brother. We are here to celebrate performance, good governance and transformational leadership,” he said.

    Nnaji also urged eligible voters to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 elections.

    Earlier, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Chief Okey Ogbodo, called for unity among party faithful and stakeholders across the state.

    He urged supporters to remain peaceful, focused and committed to translating the growing support for Tinubu and Mbah into electoral victory in 2027.

    According to him, Enugu State has benefited from Mbah’s strategic alignment with the Federal Government and his commitment to progressive leadership.

    Responding, Mbah expressed gratitude to the people of Enugu East Senatorial Zone for the endorsement, describing it as a vote of confidence in his administration.

    The governor recalled that his administration came into office with a vision to transform Enugu State and create opportunities for future generations.

    Mbah highlighted key achievements of his administration, including the establishment of Smart Green Schools, reforms in primary healthcare, development of modern transport infrastructure, procurement of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and the revitalisation of public facilities.

    He also announced plans to introduce free school feeding in public schools by September 2026.

    The governor thanked the people for their overwhelming support and urged them to sustain the momentum by supporting continuity in 2027.

    Mbah advised voters to remain vigilant and make informed choices during the elections.

    The rally featured cultural displays from the five local government areas that made up the senatorial zone. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

     

     

  • Anambra 2027: Aggrieved aspirant sues APGA, INEC over house of assembly’s primaries

    Anambra 2027: Aggrieved aspirant sues APGA, INEC over house of assembly’s primaries

     

    Mr Innocent Ojike has sued the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) over declaration of Kosisochukwu Ibemesi as the winner of Oyi State Constituency primary election in Anambra.

    Ojike, in a suit filed by his lawyer, Reuben Atabo, SAN, also joined Ibemesi and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st and 3rd defendants.

    In the writ of summons filed at the Federal High Court, marked: FHC/AWK/CS/173/2026, the aggrieved aspirant said he scored the highest number of lawful votes cast during the primary poll held on May 23.

    The plaintiff, in the suit dated and filed on June 4 by Atabo, therefore, sought 12 reliefs.

    Ojike sought a declaration that having regards to the fact that he “scored the highest number of lawful votes cast of 3,524 and was duly declared and returned as winner of the Oyi State Constituency Primary Election on the 23th day of May, 2026 by the lawful and legally recognisable Returning Officer, Dr Nnewaluem James, the plaintiff is the rightful and lawful candidate of the 2nd defendant (APGA) for the general elections.”

    He said this is in accordance with the clear and express provisions of Section 84(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026.

    He sought “an order nullifying or setting aside the purported declaration made on the 25th day of May, 2026, by the 2nd defendant (APGA) of the 1st defendant (Ibemesi)’s name as winner of the Primary Election for the Oyi State Constituency.”

    He prayed the court to make an order of mandatory injunction directing his party to forthwith submit his name and for INEC to forthwith accept, publish and recognise him as APGA candidate for the Oyi State Constituency for the 2027 general elections.

    Ojike, who currently represents the constituency in the Anambra House of Assembly, also sought an order awarding the sum of N100 million as exemplary damages against Ibemesi and APGA.

    Besides, he sought an order awarding another sum of N100 million as cost of the suit against the 1st and 2nd defendants.

    The case is yet to be assigned to a judge.

  • Foundation sensitises students on smart waste management in Abuja

    Foundation sensitises students on smart waste management in Abuja

     

    The Crux Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development Foundation (CERADF) has sensitised school children in Abuja on smart waste management and handwashing hygiene.

    CERADF said the programme was organised to commemorate the 2026 World’s Environment Day in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    The event, held at Pilot Science Primary School, Bwari, on Friday, brought together pupils and representatives from 10 schools.

    The statement was made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja by Eswati-Luka Ikpi, the CERADF Operations Secretary.

    Speaking, members of the health team, Sharon Kanjuni, said the initiative was designed to equip children with practical knowledge on environmental cleanliness, responsible waste management and disease prevention through proper hand hygiene.

    Kanjuni emphasised the importance of combining environmental responsibility with personal hygiene.

    “Smart students don’t just throw waste properly—they also keep their hands clean because dirty hands spread diseases,” she said while addressing the pupils.

    The foundation’s Director of Programmes, Mr Koko Olumuyiwa, said the initiative aligned with CERADF’s mission of promoting environmental rights, sustainable development and public health awareness.

    “CERAD Foundation was established to advance environmental rights, advocacy, implementation and sustainable development across Africa.

    “Our mission is to help mitigate pollution, tackle climate change, protect the environment, promote peace and conserve natural resources for present and future generations,” he said.

    Olumuyiwa added that empowering children with environmental knowledge and practical skills would help nurture a generation of responsible environmental stewards.

    He reaffirmed the commitment of the group to advancing environmental education, public health awareness and sustainable development initiatives across communities in the FCT and beyond.

    In an interactive session facilitated by the team members, including Ikpi, Adanlawo Abidemi, Sowo-Tomilola Olalekan and Damola Opeyemi, pupils acted out examples of good and poor waste disposal habits.

    The awareness campaign also featured storytelling sessions, group competitions, creative recycling exercises and practical demonstrations.

    Participants were taught how to reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials, with demonstrations showing how discarded bottles and paper could be transformed into useful items such as pencil holders and flower vases.

    Students who demonstrated proper waste management and handwashing practices were recognised as “Smart Waste Students” and encouraged to serve as role models for their peers.

    The programme also included a practical demonstration of the seven steps of effective handwashing, highlighting the importance of washing hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet, before eating and after handling waste materials.

    To reinforce the lessons, pupils participated in hygiene-themed songs and recited a pledge committing themselves to keeping their environment clean and practising regular handwashing.

    CERADF facilitators further encouraged schools to establish Smart Waste and Hygiene Clubs to sustain the campaign’s impact through peer-led environmental education activities.

    The World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage action on environmental issues.

  • I never promised return tickets to APC senators who lost at primaries–Akpabio

    I never promised return tickets to APC senators who lost at primaries–Akpabio

     

    The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has debunked reports that he promised to secure return tickets to senators who lost tickets at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections.

    Akpabio made the clarification on Saturday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh in Abuja.

    The Senate president said contrary to the reports, he only empathised with the senators who were affected negatively by the outcome of their respective primary elections.

    The clarification was said to have been occasioned by reports in sections of the media suggesting that the president of the Senate promised to secure senatorial tickets for senators who lost their party primaries.

    The statement reads: “The attention of the Office of the President of the Senate has been drawn to misleading reports circulating in sections of the media suggesting that the President of the Senate has promised to secure senatorial tickets for senators who lost their party primaries.

    “We must categorically assert that this report does not reflect the position of the President of the Senate. For the record, Senator Akpabio has neither made nor authorized to be made such a promise.

    “What the President of the Senate actually said, in the course of interacting with his colleagues, was to empathize with senators who were affected negatively by the outcome of their primary elections.

    “He assured them that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is actively working to address all issues arising from the primaries and that the final list of candidates will be released in due course in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.

    “Senator Akpabio remains committed to party discipline, due process, and the internal mechanisms of the APC for resolving disputes.

    “He will not interfere with the autonomous processes of the party or make commitments that are outside the purview of the National Assembly leadership.

    “The office also notes another report quoting a distinguished Senator on the need for the Senate to probe the military over recent security incidents.

    “While legislative oversight is a constitutional responsibility of the National Assembly, Senator Akpabio’s position is that this is not the opportune moment for a public probe of the Armed Forces.

    “At a time when our troops are engaged on multiple fronts against terrorism, banditry and other threats to National Security, subjecting the military to a public legislative inquisition could undermine their morale and operational focus.

    “The Senate President believes strongly that support, collaboration and closed-door engagements with security agencies are more productive at this critical time.

    “Oversight will be exercised responsibly, without creating distractions that embolden adversaries or divert attention from the urgent task of securing Nigeria and its people”, he said

    Akpabio called on the media and the public to disregard sensational and inaccurate misrepresentation of his remarks and to always seek clarification from his office before publication.

  • World Environment Day: NAGGW tasks Nigerians on massive tree planting

    World Environment Day: NAGGW tasks Nigerians on massive tree planting

    By Abigael Joshua

    The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW)has called on Nigerians to engage in massive tree planting to combat desertification, land degradation and worsening impacts of climate change.

    Mr Saleh Abubakar,the Director-General of NAGGW, made the call at an event to mark the 2026 World Environment Day.

    Abubakar said that tree planting aligns with the massive environmental drive of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to combat desertification, land degradation, and climate change.

    He said that trees help reverse land degradation, halt desert encroachment, and protect soils from severe erosion.

    “World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of environment,” he said.

    He also urged Nigerians to participate in environmental stewardship by adopting sustainable practices in their local communities.

    “NAGGW will continue to redouble efforts towards tree planting, agroforestry, and empowering local communities in Nigeria’s frontline states to build climate resilience,” he said.

    Restoring degraded landscapes, he said, is not just an ecological mission but a way to secure food, generate income and foster sustainable livelihoods for Nigerians.

    He said that restoration of degraded landscapes are done mainly in the 11 front line states of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamafara, Sokoto, Kebbi States and Yobe.

    He recalled that as part of efforts to ensure the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, the agency, in 2025, launched a strategic, nationwide campaign.

    “This campaign fostered the planting of 50 million date palm seedlings across 11 frontline states to fight desertification, create green jobs and boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

    “Planting fruit trees, such as dates, not only reclaims the land but also boosts local economies and supplements household nutrition.

    “This aligns with an ambitious campaign aimed at planting billions of indigenous trees to preserve native biodiversity across the country,” the d-g said.

    Abubakar said that trees naturally absorb carbon dioxide emissions and release oxygen, helping to neutralise the impact of greenhouse gases.

    “This is also essential for states fighting dryland degradation and advancing Sahara desert encroachment,” he added.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

  • Hon. Ezekiel Agbomojo Celebrates Hon. Michael Okunlade on His Birthday

    Hon. Ezekiel Agbomojo Celebrates Hon. Michael Okunlade on His Birthday

    The political landscape of our great state is defined by courage, vision, and an unflinching commitment to the people. Today, I am filled with immense pride and brotherly warmth as I join countless well-wishers in celebrating a man who has become a beacon of hope and a catalyst for transformative leadership: Hon. Michael Okunlade, the SDP State Chairman and our Gubernatorial Candidate.

    Leadership is not merely about holding a title; it is about the capacity to bridge divides, listen to the heartbeat of the grassroots, and articulate a path toward a better, more inclusive future. In Hon. Michael Okunlade, I see a leader who possesses this rare blend of humility and iron-clad resolve. As our State Chairman, he has navigated the complexities of our political terrain with grace, ensuring that the voice of the Social Democratic Party remains synonymous with progress and the welfare of the common man.

    His transition into the gubernatorial race has not only energized our party base but has reignited a sense of purpose across the state. His blueprint for development—rooted in economic empowerment, infrastructure, and a deep respect for our cultural heritage—speaks to a leader who is prepared for the task ahead. It is rare to find a personality who balances strategic political acumen with such genuine warmth and accessibility, yet Hon. Okunlade does so effortlessly.

    Today, on the occasion of his birthday, I do not just celebrate a friend and a distinguished political colleague; I celebrate a man whose integrity and dedication serve as a benchmark for what selfless service should look like.

    As you mark this special day, Distinguished, my prayers are for continued wisdom, robust health, and the grace to fulfill the mandate you have set for our state. May your vision for our people continue to find fertile ground, and may this new year of your life be marked by the fulfillment of all the noble aspirations you hold for us.

    Happy Birthday, Hon. Michael Okunlade. May the journey ahead be as bright and impactful as the leadership you continue to provide.

    Signed,

    Hon. Ezekiel Agbomojo

  • Tinubu orders breakup of Optasia’s 12-year monopoly on airtime credit lending

    Tinubu orders breakup of Optasia’s 12-year monopoly on airtime credit lending

     

    …FCCPC secures presidential backing to dismantle exclusive control over N3trn airtime advance market …Capital flight and lack of local investment, cited among other reasons •Nine Nigerian fintechs to be onboarded

    President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to break the 12-year monopoly of South African firm Optasia on airtime credit lending and data advance services in Nigeria, authoritative sources have told Vanguard.

    The decision, which followed a high-level briefing by the FCCPC, marks a major policy shift aimed at opening up an estimated N3 trillion annual market to Nigerian fintechs.

    According to multiple sources within the commission, the President was persuaded by arguments that Optasia’s exclusive arrangement has for over a decade facilitated substantial capital flight while contributing minimally to local tax revenues or employment.

    “The Commission’s argument is that deregulating the sector will promote competition, the Nigeria First Technology Policy, employment for Nigerians and discourage capital flight to South Africa as hitherto perpetrated by Optasia,” an FCCPC official familiar with the briefing told this newspaper on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly.

    The directive, which sources say was issued in writing late last month, effectively orders the FCCPC to use its statutory powers under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act to end exclusivity arrangements that have kept smaller players out of the airtime credit lending space.

    Airtime credit lending allows mobile phone users to borrow small amounts of airtime or data when their balance runs out, repaying typically within days—a service used by tens of millions of low-income Nigerians.

    Allegations of non-compliance

    It is alleged that Optasia—formerly known as Channel VAS—has operated for 12 years without establishing any administrative infrastructure in Nigeria. Sources further alleged that the company employs no Nigerian staff and does not share credit data with Nigerian bureaus or other financial technology firms, creating an information asymmetry that has stifled local competition.

    Attempts to reach Optasia for comment on these allegations were unsuccessful as of press time. The company’s legal representatives in Nigeria did not respond to multiple inquiries. However, it is understood that Optasia has already filed an interim injunction before a Federal High Court seeking to restrain the FCCPC from implementing any deregulation measures.

    The allegations, if proven, could have significant regulatory implications. Under Nigerian law, foreign companies providing digital financial services to Nigerian consumers are generally expected to maintain a local presence, comply with data localisation requirements, and contribute to the national tax base. The FCCPC’s case, as presented to the Presidency, reportedly hinges on the alleged claim that Optasia has circumvented these expectations.

    The FCCPC’s acting executive vice chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, has previously spoken publicly about the need to dismantle anti-competitive arrangements in digital lending.

    In a recent industry forum, Abdullahi warned that “no single company, regardless of origin, will be allowed to hold an entire digital subsector hostage through exclusive contracts that do not serve Nigerian consumers.”

    Industry analysts say the timing of the directive is significant, coming as Nigeria grapples with foreign exchange shortages and seeks to maximise local value from its digital economy.

    The airtime credit lending market, estimated at N3 trillion in annual transaction value, represents a substantial pool of consumer spending that policymakers believe should benefit domestic firms.

    A senior fintech executive who requested anonymity because his company is among those seeking to enter the market described the President’s decision as “a watershed moment.” He added: “For 12 years, one foreign firm has extracted value from Nigerian consumers with almost no local reinvestment. That model is now ending.”

    The FCCPC is expected to publish implementation guidelines within 60 days, detailing how the monopoly will be unwound and what conditions new entrants must meet.

    The nine companies which are expected to be onboarded are: Technotrends Platforms Nigeria Limited, Total Tim Nigeria Limited, Fonyou Technologies Nigeria Limited, Rane Interactive Medien CLS Limited, MRS Innovation Nigeria Limited, Mode NG Applications Nigeria Limited, ERL Telecoms Service Limited, Cloud Interactive Associate Limited, and Coverage Broadband Limited.

    Among the requirements being considered are mandatory local data hosting, minimum Nigerian equity participation, and transparent credit data sharing with the Nigerian Credit Bureau.

  • Kindness and Compassion:  A Food for Though

    Kindness and Compassion:  A Food for Though

     

     

    A Lagosian, stranded and helpless, narrated his experience,:

    Last Thursday night I ran out of fuel on Third Mainland Bridge.
    11pm.
    Phone at 2%.
    No powerbank.
    I want to tell you what happened next.

    I pushed the hazard lights on and sat in the car.
    Trying to think.
    Cars were flying past me.
    Nobody slowed down.
    Not one person.
    Lagos at night on that bridge is a different kind of alone.After about 15 minutes I saw headlights slow down behind me.
    A danfo bus.
    Old. Battered. One headlight slightly dim.
    The driver came down.
    Big man. Rough looking. Dirty shirt. Chewing something.
    My first thought was fear.
    My second thought was I had no choice.He looked at my car.
    Looked at me.
    Said “fuel?”
    I nodded.
    He didn’t say anything else.
    Just went back to his bus.
    I thought he was leaving.
    He wasn’t.He came back with a small gallon.
    Maybe two liters.
    Old plastic container with a rubber pipe attached.
    Like he kept it specifically for situations like this.
    He poured it into my tank without being asked.
    Without negotiating.
    Without even looking at me for approval.I started the car.
    It came on.
    I came down immediately and opened my wallet.
    I had ₦15,000 on me.
    I held it out to him.
    He looked at the money.
    Then looked at me.
    And shook his head.I thought he wanted more.
    I told him it was all I had.
    He said “keep am.”
    Just like that.
    Keep am.
    I stood there confused.
    This man just helped a stranger on a bridge at 11pm and didn’t want anything.I asked him why.
    He leaned against his bus.
    Took a long breath.
    And said something I have not stopped thinking about since.He said in 1998 he broke down on that same bridge.
    Night time.
    Pregnant wife in the passenger seat.
    No phone. No money. No fuel.
    He said he sat there for almost an hour crying and praying.Then a man in a big car stopped.
    Suit and tie.
    Looked like someone who had no business stopping for a danfo driver.
    But he stopped.
    Bought fuel from somewhere.
    Came back.
    Filled his tank.
    Refused every kobo he offered.
    Said only one thing before he drove off.”Pass am forward.”
    That was it.
    Pass am forward.
    The man in the suit drove away and he never saw him again.
    25 years he carried those three words.
    Third Mainland Bridge.
    Waiting for his own turn to use them.I stood on that bridge and didn’t know what to say.
    This man had been holding onto someone else’s kindness for 25 years.
    And he chose me to give it to.
    A stranger in a car he had never seen before.He got back into his danfo.
    Gave me one nod.
    And drove off into the night.
    I stood there watching his one dim headlight disappear.
    Holding ₦15,000 I couldn’t give away.I sat back in my car for a long time before I drove off.
    Thinking about the man in the suit in 1998.
    Who had no idea what he started.
    A chain of kindness that crossed 25 years and found me on the same bridge.I don’t know who that danfo driver is.
    I don’t know his name.
    But somewhere in Lagos tonight he is driving that old bus.
    With one dim headlight.
    And a heart that has been quietly changing lives since 1998.
    Pass am forward.

    *What are you passing forward today*?

    Karma!!!!!

    You will definitely reap something some day.
    Depends on what you have been sowing!!!!

  • The Architect of Equity: Hon. Sola Oladeji Fakanle and the New Dawn of Inclusive Governance

    The Architect of Equity: Hon. Sola Oladeji Fakanle and the New Dawn of Inclusive Governance

    By Samson Oladejo

    ​In the vast, intricate mosaic of Nigeria’s socio-political landscape, the strength of the nation rests upon the bedrock of fairness. It is one thing to occupy a position of authority, but it is entirely another to transform that position into a bridge for others. For Hon. Sola Oladeji Fakanle, the Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), public service is not merely a professional duty—it is a moral calling.

    ​Roots of Integrity: The Making of a Leader

    ​To understand the man, one must look to the soil of Aramoko-Ekiti. It was here, amidst the values of a deeply traditional and disciplined upbringing, that the foundation for Hon. Fakanle’s character was laid. His educational journey—spanning AUD Primary School, the Aramoko District Commercial Secondary School, and the hallowed halls of Christ’s School, Ado-Ekiti—instilled in him a relentless pursuit of excellence.

    ​His academic path, culminating in a B.Sc. in Sociology from the Obafemi Awolowo University and an M.Sc. in Industrial Relations from the University of Lagos, equipped him with a unique duality: the analytical eye of a sociologist and the practical administrative expertise of an industrial relations strategist.

    ​From Boardrooms to the Grassroots

    ​Before ascending to the national stage, Hon. Fakanle navigated the high-stakes world of finance and corporate leadership. Whether as a Corporate Banking Officer at the National Bank of Nigeria or as the Managing Director of Stylinks Limited, he brought a sharp, results-oriented focus to every role he touched.

    ​However, it was his transition into governance that truly showcased his heart for the people. As the Executive Chairman of Ekiti West Local Government, he mastered the art of grassroots development, learning that policy is only as effective as its impact on the average citizen. His tenure as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Kayode Fayemi further burnished his credentials as a master of policy implementation—a man who bridges the gap between high-level governance and frontline service delivery.

    ​The Guardian of Fairness

    ​Today, as the Federal Commissioner for Ekiti State at the FCC, Hon. Fakanle serves as a vital custodian of the Nigerian project. In a complex federal system, the mandate to oversee equitable representation is a heavy burden, one that requires not just intellectual capacity, but an unwavering sense of justice.

    ​Hon. Fakanle has approached this mandate with a quiet, steely determination. He recognizes that every federal appointment, every socio-economic opportunity, and every outreach program is a chance to strengthen the fabric of national unity. Under his stewardship, the Ekiti State office of the Federal Character Commission has evolved into a symbol of meritocracy and inclusiveness, ensuring that Ekiti indigenes are positioned to contribute their best to the Nigerian story.

    ​A Vision for National Cohesion

    ​What distinguishes Hon. Fakanle from his peers is his adherence to a singular, guiding principle: “For Equity, Fairness, and National Cohesion.” He does not view federal character as a bureaucratic hurdle, but as a mechanism for prosperity. By ensuring that no part of the state is left behind and that opportunities are distributed with integrity, he is fostering a future where national unity is not just an aspiration, but a lived reality.

    ​For the people of Ekiti, Hon. Sola Oladeji Fakanle is more than a commissioner; he is a beacon of accountability and a tireless advocate for the common good. His journey—from the schools of Aramoko to the offices of the Federal Character Commission—remains a powerful testament to what can be achieved when competence meets a genuine commitment to serve.

    ​Engaging with the Commission

    The Federal Character Commission, under Hon. Fakanle’s leadership, remains open and accessible to the public. For those seeking information on institutional opportunities and the mandate of fair representation, the office stands ready to serve.

    ​Office Location: Federal Character Commission, New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

    ​Direct Contact: solafakanle@gmail.com

    ​In a time when the nation looks for steady, principled leadership, Hon. Sola Oladeji Fakanle continues to prove that fairness is not just a policy—it is the ultimate pathway to progress.