The Federal Character Commission, FCC, has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, against conducting recruitment, promotion or other personnel-related exercises without the Commission’s involvement, saying violators risk sanctions.
The warning was issued on Tuesday during an interactive meeting between the FCC Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation and the management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Chairman of the FCC Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation and Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State, Hon. Peter Eze, said the Commission was shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach in enforcing the Federal Character Principle as enshrined in the Constitution.
According to him, the meeting formed part of the Commission’s constitutional oversight responsibility over the Nigerian Railway Corporation and other federal agencies.
“We no longer want to be reactive to issues involving MDAs. We want to be proactive. We have reached a stage where we want to be strategic rather than merely administrative,” Eze said.
He explained that the Commission had identified gaps in recruitment, promotions and personnel monitoring, stressing that such processes must henceforth involve the FCC.
“We identified issues relating to recruitment, monitoring and promotions. They are now aware that the Commission has the constitutional mandate to oversee those areas.
“Going forward, if such activities are carried out without involving the Federal Character Commission, we will take appropriate action,” he warned.
Eze, however, commended the management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation for embracing the Commission’s renewed oversight role and expressing willingness to work closely with the
